The Saltworks are the stories of real faith from real people in the real world. Saltworks by definition is a place where salt is refined as well as a job often viewed as drudgery. But it’s in the unseen places where people just like you are refined walking faithfully in their everyday lives, because God works in the saltworks. The Bible is full of these people, and they live right next door to you. They are the salt of the earth. These are their stories, and this is your story.
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The Saltworks and the Salt Museum - Salins-les-Bains
The Saltworks and the Salt Museum - Salins-les-Bains
For more than a thousand years, the town of Salins-les-Bains has owed its prosperity to the production and sale of salt. Today, the Salt Museum and the saltworks known as the “Grande Salines” offer us a unique testimony to salt production in Franche-Comté. The tour begins in the monumental underground galeries. They connect two wells which are equipped with a pumping system still in working condition today and which pumps salt water up through a vein of rock salt found 200 metres below the s ...
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It’s the Season 2 season finale today, and it just so happens to coincide with mine and Andrew’s 13th wedding anniversary! Naturally, we decided to do something special and a little different to commemorate the two! Today on the podcast for the first time this season is my husband Andrew, and we are talking all about intentionality in marriage. Wha…
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A beautiful soul named Felicia Toler is on the podcast today, and I cannot wait to share her miraculous story of shame turned into hope and darkness replaced by light. Felicia and I met at the end of Season 1 when she sent me the most encouraging email after listening to the Saltworks. In that email, Felicia shared with me the miracle that is her l…
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This week on the podcast is my new friend Liz Armour, and y'all she is a wise one! Liz is a former engineer turned homeschool mom, and she is brilliant at everything she puts her mind to. She blew me away with today’s episode. You will hear the honest resilience of a girl who was once reluctant to turn loose of her trust yet who boldly shares with …
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Guys, Reeves Walker is on the podcast this week, and you do not want to miss it! You may know Reeves from LO Worship, Remax real estate, his lawn care company Bottomland Projects, or leading local worship, but today we get to hear his story, and it is so good. As is true for Reeves, his story is just very real and honest. It’s a story of chasing do…
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Topic Tuesday| Dying to Self
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It’s another Topic Tuesday on the podcast today, so you know we had to bring our favorite co-host Lindsay back! This is a topic we discuss a lot behind the scenes, so this week we decided why not have the conversation on the podcast? Dying to self— it’s not always our most favorite topic. Yet, when we really take a deep dive into what that is and w…
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Wendy Driedger is on the podcast today, and y’all aren’t ready! She is always so well-spoken, and today is no exception. Her story will move you, inspire you, and remind you who holds it all. Wendy is a wife, a mom, a foster parent, and on staff at North Monroe as the Local Missions and Hospitality Director, she helps run Project 2.5+, and so much …
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Megan Garrott is a force to be reckoned with! When the internet is questionable, she just jumps in her car and holds her phone for an hour for a podcast episode! If you don’t know and love Megan, you are going to by the end of today! Megan is a mother of 3 boys, a judge, a wife, and a devoted volunteer in the youth. Though she has undoubtedly been …
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Today’s guest is just a delight! Jan Lee, aka “Parker’s mom” is on the podcast today, and you are going to just love her. Her story has had many twists and turns including a divorce at 23, navigating life as a single mom, and then following her second husband into ministry. What I love so much about this episode is the beautiful ways the Lord pursu…
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I canNOT believe it!! Today on the Saltworks, we have our FIFTIETH episode, and our very FIRST video recording in the new studio. It's a day of many celebrations! But, it's also a day of figuring out new things, so bear with us as the audio quality suffers slightly from the changes. We will fix it soon! But we figured for the first video and the 50…
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Let me tell you something. You aren't ready. You aren't. ready. I first got to know Mrs. Carol about 6 or 7 years ago when I was placed in a group intended for the older women to disciple and pour into the younger women. I was a young mom of a toddler and a newborn, and as I sat there in her kitchen and living room, I distinctly remember thinking, …
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Ep. 48 - Philip and the Ethiopian Eunuch
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This week we are diving into God's Word together into the book of Acts. Philip and the Ethiopian eunuch are both men who sought God in different ways and whose stories collided by God's sovereignty. We will take a look at what it looks like to have blind obedience, how it might feel, and what's actually necessary to give our "yes" in faithfulness. …
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Topic Tuesday | Weariness, Loneliness, Vulnerability, and Friendship
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Welcome back to our newest segment-- Topic Tuesday! Back on the podcast today is your new favorite co-host, Lindsay Stagg. Today we are talking all things weariness, loneliness, vulnerability, and friendship. What we always want y'all to know is we aren't so much trying to bring answers as we are trying to bring perspectives and questions to initia…
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Our friend Erik Hsu is on the podcast today, and you do not want to miss it! He has an incredible story of a kid with lots of inconsistent pieces that formed his childhood. Yet, you will hear in that same story, a God who consistently chased him down and brought people alongside him no matter where life took him. A big thing for Erik is the evidenc…
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Parenting + Other Wisdom with Jayme Stokes
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This one is a definite notetaker, parents!! In today's episode, Jayme Stokes will offer parenting advice right alongside much-needed grace and permission for your heart. While she encourages parents today that even in our mistakes, we aren't failing, she also gives so much wisdom on how we might set them up for a good relationship with the Lord. We…
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On the podcast today is the sweetest soul Jamie Halley. She is down-to-earth, loyal, and so kind. Once a shy girl, she loves to share all who will listen about Jesus. Her story has not been an easy one, though. While we didn't get into some other seasons of her story that I would have loved to, today we camped out on her and Jonathon's marriage tes…
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Topic Tuesday | Boundaries, Feeling Misunderstood, and People-Pleasing
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Today we are trying something new, and my longtime best friend and NOW co-worker Lindsay Stagg is on the podcast to cover some hard but necessary topics. Don't worry, the stories you and I love so much are not disappearing, but this will allow us to go into depth on some of the issues we touch on. Today, we are covering why boundaries are needed, h…
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Jamie Owen is on the podcast today, and you're going to love her! Sometimes, we're looking at the faithfulness of God unfolding before us, and other times, like much of Jamie's life, we are looking back at all the times He was there protecting us when we didn't even see it. Today we talk about Jamie's story of slowly getting to know Jesus over the …
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Believe me when I say, you need this WHOLE episode. Parker Lee is on the podcast today, and there is just so much freedom in the message he shares. Parker takes us through his journey of getting into ministry, becoming a missionary, and then the hardship that followed through cancer and deep heartbreak. What I love most about this episode today is …
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Today on the podcast we have Grant Wilson! If you have been listening since the very beginning, you'll remember Bethany from episode 1, and now we have Grant to complete the couple! You're going to love his story and perspective which is so relatable to us all. In this episode, we talk all about identity, worth, marriage, divorce, putting on the Ar…
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Ep. 39 - Affirmations From the Lord Your God
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We study and talk a lot about who God is on this podcast. We talk about his character, what he's done, and what he is able to do. Our lives must become centered around how we see God. But what are you believing about how he sees you? Because we can toss around the phrase "it's not about you," in a lot of different scenarios and many would be true. …
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Man, oh man. I really enjoy visiting with this woman, and today you will certainly see why! Lu Ann Butler is a dear family friend, and she lives her life with such passion and conviction that you just can't help but join in! Today she shares wisdom, insight, a beautiful view on mentorship, but ultimately she tells a story about a day when she had l…
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My pastor's wife, my middle school camp chaperone, my high school small group leader, and my mother-in-law Amy Dye is on the podcast today, and it is gold! Andrew co-hosted with me, and Amy had to give us all her disclaimers of how much this is outside of her comfort zone, BUT you will see what a blessing it was that she pushed past those fears to …
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Y'all, Jean Brown is on the podcast today and I can't wait for you to get to know her! She is my aunt by marriage, and everybody's biggest cheerleader. One thing I hear people say often is that they don't really have "a story," or in Jean's case, "a lane." But what I love is that her heart and her intentionality to do ministry wherever she's plante…
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What a powerful marriage testimony today from Jon Gimber on the podcast! I wanted to give a heads-up to any parents with kids at home, we do cover some adult topics, so make sure you filter through before playing it in front of little ears. What I love is Jon's willingness to face his fears to lay out the good, bad, and ugly if it helps one person …
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I LOVE THIS GIRL! Clara Crossland is the wisest, old soul in the most adorable young person. Her story is a neat perspective that really inspires my vision for the Saltworks-- that everyone truly has a story to tell. Right alongside that truth is the message that God paints the most purpose-filled, unique stories in the lives of those who are simpl…
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Are you struggling to step out in faith? Last week we talked about unbelief, but this week we're digging a little deeper into our doubts. Even when we fully believe God's word, we can still question if we're where we're supposed to be. If we can actually do what the Lord’s called us to. Oftentimes in our obedience we can begin to doubt if we heard …
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Are you having any doubts? Are you struggling to cling to faith? This episode is for you. Gaines Roberts is on the podcast today, and with all the life changes he's experienced, he's the perfect person to speak to change, doubts, faith, and purpose. We not only talk about how doubting doesn't make us bad, but we also talk about what to do with thos…
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Ep. 31 - Angel Pourrajabi
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GOODNESS this is a wonderful episode, and I'm so excited about this week. What continues to be so beautiful about the Saltworks is how every voice, culture, perspective, and every age can teach us something. Angel Pourrajabi is on the podcast today, and it's just gold. Her heart, her humor, and the faith in her incredible story are all so contagiou…
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Ep. 30 - Gaelin Craighead
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Yall. What an amazing story, and what an amazing person to boldly share it. Gaelin Craighead is on the podcast today, and she is everything brave and vulnerable all in one. Stories like Gaelin's are the very heart of why this podcast is important to me, because without hearing someone's background, we'd really have no idea what people have had to o…
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Ep. 29 - Christina Albritton
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Welcome back to the Saltworks, friends! It's Season 2, and we're starting out strong, because Christina Albritton is on the podcast this week! She's a mom of 3, a pastor's wife, a 7th grade teacher, and one of my real life friends. She's the trip guru, fun-planner, and deep talks at sonic friend. In our episode today we talk about Christina's perce…
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I CANNOT believe it's the LAST episode of Season 1 here in the Saltworks!! And I have to say I've never been so relaxed to record and so afraid to press publish. Today I swapped seats and sat in the guest chair while my great friend Emily Jones stepped in as host. We had such a great time, and I enjoyed giving her full reign over the conversation a…
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Dr. Amy Givler is on the podcast this morning and it is SO good. What a way to wind down the very first season of the Saltworks. Amy shares with us today first and foremost that her identity is rooted in being a follower of Christ, and you will see that in so many ways. Beginning with her incredible story of how she became a Christian and continuin…
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This episode is just packed FULL of wisdom and faith, just like it's guest Emily Cassis. For those of you who know her, you know this. For those of you who don't, you're just going to love her! On today's episode, Emily shares her strong faith right from the beginning through her bold prayers for her mom's recovery. In the episode, we'll talk about…
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The reason we cannot fully know what love is without knowing its Creator is because it does indeed come in many different forms, and so it must be understood from the heart of love itself. From the very character of God. Because love is this way, pride is much the same. We could not rightly recognize pride, though perhaps in one example, without kn…
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I did not know if I had it in me this week to interview, but GUYS this episode was something I needed to hear and you will too! Talk about divine appointment. Chris Horrell is on the podcast this week, and Andrew Dye— world's best co-host—is back with me. You do. not. want. to. miss. this. one! Chris talks all about divine appointments today. What …
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Happy Tuesday everybody! Thanks for letting us take a small pause on the podcast for real-life reasons, but we are so glad to be back! Blake Shelby was on the podcast today along with my husband Andrew, and yall, we went there! Blake's story alone is so good, from his fun stories and work experience to his hunting adventures, but also the vital rol…
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She is mother of 3 and author of Grief Unwrapped—Discovering Joy in a Season of Sorrow. Patricia Cameron is on the podcast today, and she is bringing with her some much needed truth and comfort. Conversations on grief are so important, because they are not just for the grieving or acute seasons of grief. Not only will we all grieve in our lifetime,…
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GUYS. You. Do. Not. Want. To miss this one. Sheryl Potts is on the podcast today, and I have been impatiently waiting to share it with you. I had chill bumps the whole time I was prepping for this episode, and I think you'll see why. We talk anxiety, Jesus Revolution, and revival. She's funny and kind and wise, and today Sheryl shares wisdom and he…
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Andrew is co-hosting with me again today, and our great friend and Discipleship Pastor is on the podcast —Cody Albritton! Of course we had fun recording with this crew. But we also dove into Cody’s story and the loss and grief he walked through at a very pivotal time. How he experienced God in grief and how he kept moving. We also talked about the …
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Well I got wild and crazy this week, because I waited until the very last minute to record, let alone edit, this week's episode. I thought I knew what I wanted to talk about, but the Lord changed it at the last minute which meant extra reading and writing prior to recording. BUT I'm so glad I waited, because the Lord had a different plan. Today's S…
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Rachel Creel is on the podcast today, and you are going to want a pen! She thought she would just turn around and say an encouraging word at church one morning, but I ended up trapping her into being a part of the podcast! Listen, if you have ever felt like you don't have a story to tell, if you don't know what your testimony is, or if you think it…
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Well we were interrupted about 4 times by sick kids, the dog, AND the cat, but we got through it! What a gem, yall. You are going to LOVE Cyd Jacobs if you don't already! Truly such a joy everywhere she goes, and today is no different. Though she has faced more suffering than any person should, she continues to live with such fun, passion, and zeal…
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Y'all my sister is on the podcast, and when you hear her share, you will be asking when she'll be back!! And don't worry, I will make her return! She is just someone who can make the bible come to life and she holds so much knowledge about scripture, but today, I've asked her to come share her story in regards to their journey with autoimmune. We t…
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We finally got him! Pastor Bill Dye, aka Andrew's Dad, aka my father-in-law, aka "Pop" is on the podcast today! It was one of those episodes where sick kids, thunderstorm warnings, sore throats, and overall oppression couldn't stop us. And although I don't think he was a big fan of the attention or public praise, he was a good sport and has such a …
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She is fierce, loyal, kind, scrappy, and vulnerable all in one. Erica Johnson is one of my very best friends who calls me daily and has my back. Today she shares her story and let me tell you something, friends. If you have struggled with body image, perfectionism, striving, performing, or struggling to embrace weakness in any way-- this episode is…
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Are you a Mary or a Martha? Maybe this question or thought is familiar to you— but is it perhaps more complicated than that? What do we really know about these women? Most often here on the Saltworks, you will hear stories and perspectives from guests who have allowed their lives to display the goodness of God. Whether in hardships, successes, and …
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Ep. 12 - Laura Katzenmeyer
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Starting this year off with a bang, y'all! Laura Katzenmeyer shares her story, dissects scripture, and overall shares such truth and wisdom. Honestly, she does this every day, but today she shares it with us on the Saltworks. I met Laura this past fall through a women's retreat, and let me tell you, she is a gifted teacher and speaker. And YES! I a…
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It's hard to write a description when you're honestly just speechless. This story and this episode... you just don't want to miss it. Aly's spirit just shines wherever she goes, and her story alone has been such a blessing to so many for the last 11 years. However, today she approached the microphone from a place of celebrating miracles, but also f…
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Sometimes the last thing we're known for is our story. More often we're known for what we make it and the legacy we lead. This is definitely true of Jayme Stokes, and yet our stories make our legacies that much more powerful. She's been a mom, wife, librarian, teacher, grandparent, principal, and boss. She practices what she preaches, and she bring…
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Five years ago we gained the sweetest neighbors, and I cannot wait for you to meet Jim! He is a retired golf pro, a servant, he’s kind, and he’s always moving. But what you might not know are the things he’s had to overcome in his story, and the truth that he’s clung to in his endurance. We talk retirement, overcoming, endurance, weaknesses, and wh…
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