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I love people. Especially the loveable ones. I think I love people well until I come across a difficult person. Maybe you also keep a private list of those who-best-not-be-named, and pray you never see again. Even worse: you work alongside of them. Or much, much worse: you’re related to them. The funny thing is none of our secrets are secret to God. The other funny thing is He’s got a plan for how we deal with our difficult people. What can we do? Pretend they don’t bother us? Change locations? Speak the truth in love and the truth is: we don’t like them and we would love it if they left us alone? It’s not convenient to move to Australia to join Alexander on his no-good-very-bad day caused by a no-good, not-so-pleasant, irritating person. But it doesn’t stop us wishing we could be on the next plane. Today we talk about WHAT MAKES A DIFFICULT PERSON DIFFICULT? DEGREES OF DIFFICULTY—DO THEY MATTER? SIMPLE PRACTICES TO HELP US WITH OUR DIFFICULT PEOPLE Keeping my mouth shut is usually a good idea. Some thoughts: You’ve heard the expression, “Hurt people hurt people.” I forget that fact when I’m the object of that hurt. When difficult people lash out, I want to listen with my heart, not just my ears, and think: I wonder what’s going on to make her act that way? Was there something in his past that’s causing this behavior? Cultivating a grown-up relationship with your most beloved may include painstaking prayers for wisdom and love, timing and tone. Degrees of difficulty do matter. On the one hand, we need to exercise patience and kind words. On the other end of the spectrum, extreme behavior warrants firm and healthy boundaries. Ask for the help you need. Some conversations don’t need to take place, especially when we begin with prayer. Forbearance is putting up with more than you are due (or that you THINK you are due!) The thing is we want everyone to forbear with us, but forget to forbear with everyone else. _____ Check out my new book HERE:

Claudia talks to political philosophers Sue Donaldson and Will Kymlicka about their latest book Animals and the Right to Politics. They discuss the differences between societal and placed based politics, unpacking why both are necessary to enable animals’ political engagement. Date Recorded: 30 January 2026 Featured: Animals and The Right to Politics by Sue Donaldson and Will Kymlicka Animal agora: Animal citizens and the democratic challenge by Sue Donaldson Environmental Ethics as Environmental Etiquette by Jim Cheney and Anthony Weston What Comes After Entanglement by Eva Giraud Public Things by Bonnie Honig The Frontenac Axis VINE Sanctuary Other Episodes of The Animal Turn S1E1: Animal Rights with Will Kymlicka S2E7: Political Multispecies Communities with Sue Donaldson S6E1: Politics with Will Kymlicka Bonus: Koalas with Danielle Clode A.P.P.L.E Animals in Politics, Law, and Ethics researches how we live in interspecies societies and polities. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show The Animal Turn is hosted and produced by Claudia Hirtenfelder and is part of the iROAR Network. Learn more on our website. Leave a Review on Podchaser Check out The Animal Turn Merch . Support us on Patreon , Buy Me a Coffee , and Buzzsprout.

On this final episode of the Spring Series, join host Lori G. Melton to explore reading as a vital piece of our discipleshipthrough a conversation with speaker and author Sue Donaldson about Oswald Chambers’ devotional My Utmost for His Highest and its impact on Sue’s life withGod for over 50 years. Sue recounts receiving the book from her sister in 1972, keeping annotated copies through major life moments, and returning to read it daily in 2021 while journaling prayers. She highlights Chambers’ central call to complete surrender and being “abandoned to God,” along with themes likehumility, worry, and “trusting God and doing the next thing.” Sue shares Chambers’ biography, including his chaplaincyin Egypt during WWI and early death, and explains how his wife Biddy’s shorthand notes and hospitality enabled the devotional’s creation and enduring influence, connecting these lessons to Sue’s own ministry of hospitality andwriting. Reading as a vital part of our discipleship — the perfect topic to complete this series focused on the practices that form us over a lifetime! Resources: Welcomeheart.com to learn more about Sue Donaldson Never Alone: Stories of Invitation & Connection by Sue Donaldson My Utmost for His Highest by Oswald Chambers Abandoned to God by David McCasland The Woman Who Was Chesterton by Nancy Carpentier Brown <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Becoming-Mrs-Lewis-Improbable-Davidman/dp/0785218092/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.eHt6UeHkgtwxHBV1sdA_cg7qi_jPjbQwOrnbtROpCvA9pHWXUwN_LwN8AADjdZqK-3kqGaIfgFY8_jspT8KZk_97vM7DXzrc9tUroH5RE41NPeioF6QRUVcopQRto4a_pf2p8F6wcEywv9rDUi9bFMhA0Qe7CJofK8OYznLi4wy2alwsv3r8omayaj1jQaBzTMql67JOYFDKkylObyj8wvOSWBK5fwnkUA2Zwk6fQuU.XsVKQICyLdZUS7YAxdn2qoFeEtB7aanDrCvDNvlbaQ0&qid=1777484825&sr=8-1" rel="u

Ep. 29: When You Feel Forgotten by God and Everyone Else: The Power of a Simple Invitation with Sue Donaldson "I have a lot of people in my life… so why do I still feel lonely?" In this encouraging episode of Echos of Impact, Briana sits down with Sue Donaldson—author, speaker, and host of the Welcome Heart: Living a Legacy Life podcast—to talk about something so many of us feel but don't always say out loud… loneliness. Sue shares how her life purpose is to "dissipate loneliness" and how God often works through something much simpler than we expect: an invitation. From standing alone in a church parking lot, wondering why no one invited her in, to becoming someone who creates connection for others, Sue's story is both deeply relatable and incredibly practical. Together, Briana and Sue explore what it looks like to stop waiting to be included… and instead step into creating the kind of community our hearts are craving—without pressure, perfection, or performance. What We Cover: Sue's journey of loneliness—even as an extrovert and connector The difference between hospitality and entertaining (and why that matters) Why simple invitations can be more powerful than we think How to move past fear, insecurity, or "not enough" thinking Letting go of perfection and trusting God to work through the ordinary Why you don't need the perfect words to impact someone's life The beauty of being "interruptible" and available to God in everyday moments Key Quotes: "My life purpose is to dissipate the loneliness." "We don't need to pick ourselves… God has already picked us." Connect with Sue Donaldson: Website: https://www.welcomeheart.com Podcast: Welcome Heart: Living a Legacy Life New Book (Never Alone): https://welcomeheart.com/never-alone 📲 Follow Sue: Instagram: @suemooredonaldson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/suemooredonaldson/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/welcome_heart/ 🎁 Free Resources from Sue: 30 Conversation Starters for Meaningful Gatherings: https://welcomeheart.myflodesk.com/v6wwjwq7hp Sue's Favorite Relaxing Recipes: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/60db7ed16b275532b755c224 Join the Conversation: Have you ever found yourself waiting to be invited… instead of doing the inviting? What could it look like to take one small step toward connection this week? We'd love to hear how this episode spoke to you 💛 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/echos_of_impact/ Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/echosofimpact Final

The Spiritual Reset Podcast: Embracing Singleness with Sue Donaldson Host Michelle Lazurek talks with speaker and author Sue Donaldson about waiting on God through long seasons of singleness. Sue shares how she wrestled with disappointment, surrender, and trusting God when marriage didn’t happen when she expected. Through missions work, honest prayers, and continual surrender, she learned that waiting isn’t about circumstances changing but about drawing closer to God. Her story encourages listeners to trust God’s timing and find community even in seasons of longing. What You’ll Learn • How to trust God while waiting for something you deeply desire • Why surrendering your plans to God matters • How faith grows in seasons of uncertainty • Why building community is essential during lonely seasons About Sue Donaldson Sue Donaldson is a speaker, author, and podcast host who encourages others to build community and connect deeply with God. She hosts the Welcome Heart: Living a Legacy Life podcast and writes at Welcome Heart, where she shares about hospitality, faith, and relationships. Connect with Sue: Instagram: @suemooredonaldson Website: https://welcomeheart.com/ Podcast: Welcome Heart: Living a Legacy Life

I was surprised by doubt in the middle of my college years. Thankfully, God didn't give up on me and invited me 4 times back to himself. Some of us need 4 times. A favorite professor helped me out. Listen in. Back story: Around age ten I fell in love with the Christian education pastor at our church. He was happily married—which was a good thing. I didn’t tell anyone about my crush—which was also a good thing. But when I went off to college, I thought I might major in being a pastor’s wife. I was surprised to find out they didn’t have that major—nor did any aspiring pastor ask me. At least not anyone I wanted to say yes to. I was even more surprised to discover sometime in the middle of my second year that I’d lost my faith. More than a surprise, it was a shock. I awoke one morning and thought: Is Christianity actually true? Close to panic, I wondered, Does God even exist? Have I been duped? In school, no one spoke about doubt, not in daily chapel, never in class. Surrounded by godly professors, my friends and I took Bible courses alongside our majors and enjoyed the scholarship as well as the spiritual stimulation. But not one person asked: “So how much do you believe in God today, Sue?” (I wish they had—I would’ve been honest. I may have cried.) No one ever preached in chapel: “You May Doubt Your Faith One Day and You Will Be Okay.” (I wish they had. I would’ve taken notes.) One ordinary morning, doubts slipped in unnoticed and unwanted and rattled my cage of comfort and certainty. The fact remained: I no longer believed. I had lost my faith. I felt like I was living on the edge of crazy. Do you have a friend who needs to hear they are not alone in their doubts? Share this podcast episode with them today. You can help bring them back from the edge of crazy. Read more from Never Alone: Stories of Invitation and Connection ~~~ Do you prefer watching while listening? We are on YouTube: Welcome Heart: Knowing & Showing the Heart of God

In this thought-provoking interview, Sue Donaldson and Will Kymlicka return to Our Hen House to discuss their groundbreaking new book Animals and the Right to Politics from Oxford University Press. The authors challenge us to move beyond simply acknowledging animals’ moral status and instead recognize them as capable of making collective decisions within their communities, explaining that the “inner citadel of human supremacism” lies not in denying animals’ moral status but in refusing to see them as political beings. Through examples of animal communities demonstrating sophisticated forms of collective decision-making, they explore how expanding our understanding of politics to include non-human animals could create more just relationships between species while critiquing current approaches. This episode explores: How the concept of a “right to politics” differs from traditional animal rights frameworks that focus primarily on moral status Why recognizing animals as political agents requires us to move beyond the “minimal animal” view that only acknowledges their capacity to suffer The limitations of three current approaches to animal advocacy: wardship, critical resistance, and cosmopolitan inclusivity How animal communities demonstrate sophisticated forms of collective decision-making that challenge human supremacist views of politics Why territorial boundaries and “holding environments” are essential for protecting animals’ ability to engage in their own forms of politics ABOUT OUR GUESTS Sue Donaldson is a research associate in the Department of Philosophy, Queen’s University, Kingston, Canada. She is the author of several books, including Zoopolis: A Political Theory of Animal Rights (OUP 2011) and Animals and the Right to Politics (OUP 2025). She is co-convenor of the Animals in Philosophy, Politics, Law, and Ethics research group. Will Kymlicka is a professor in the Philosophy Department at Queen’s University in Kingston, Canada, where he has taught since 1998. He has published widely on issues of justice and democracy in multicultural and multispecies societies. With Sue Donaldson, he co-convenes the Animals in Philosophy, Politics, Law and Ethics research group at Queen’s University, including its postdoctoral fellowship program, and teaches courses in animals and political theory and in animals and the law. We are thrilled to expand the accessibility of our podcast by offering written transcripts of the interviews! Click here to read this episode's interview. _____________________________________________ <img src="https://www.ourhenhouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/donate-button2-2-300

Click here to send a text and tell us how you like the show! In this episode of the Sandwich Season Sanity podcast, Sue Donaldson, a speaker, author, and expert on hospitality opens up about the realities of loneliness faced during the "sandwich season"—the time in life when women care for both aging parents and growing children. Sue also shares wisdom from her new book, "Never Alone: Stories of Invitation and Connection," offering practical advice on building genuine community, finding mentorship, and bringing organic support into everyday life. Discover meaningful strategies for balancing busy caregiving demands with self-care and intentional relationships while learning creative ways to foster community, even with limited time or space, and how to listen to the Holy Spirit when extending hospitality. Check the show notes for Sue’s free hospitality prayers and mentoring worksheets. Resources: A prayer for a hospitality heart, recipe, and 10 printables to help you get started in a mentoring relationship Sue's Book: Never Alone; Stories of Invitation & Connection Sue's 17 keynotes and 8 Retreat Series Sue’s Facebook group: Welcome Heart, Welcome Home Facebook Insta Pinterest Twitter Bio: Speaker, author, podcaster, Sue Donaldson and her husband, Mark, have raised 3 daughters who keep them at the bank and on their knees. Sue loves connecting people to one another, to God, and to His Word, and has been speaking for the last 20 years. Sue hosts a weekly podcast: Welcome Heart: Living a Legacy Life and a free Facebook group: Welcome Heart, Welcome Home. You’re invited! Visit Ruthie's Website at RuthieGray.com Get Ruthie's Sandwich Season Pieces Newsletter Read Ruthie's book, Empty Nest Awakening; Weaving the Threads of Your Passions into Purpose

One way to please God and show his heart for all people is to invite. To ask a simple question: “Would you like to come for coffee?” can negate a lifetime of rejections. To think, "they aren't like me" can make us hesitate to invite. The biblical definition of hospitality means to invite the stranger and some may be a little strange! At least different from how we live, that's for sure. Jesus told us what love is when he told the story of the good Samaritan. I love that story and I'm always a little convicted! How about you? Is it a risk to invite someone you don't know? God will give you the courage if he is leading the way. Some thoughts from today's podcast What kind of courage does it take to invite a stranger? It takes a Paul-courage, a Peter-courage, a Samson-courage, a Joshua-courage. You might think hospitality means having your friends over. It does. But it’s so much bigger and grander. Another way to explain what God means by hospitality is to give without a thought of receiving anything in return. Someone said, “Share the Gospel. Use words if necessary.” I would add, “Share your life. Make soup and maybe brownies.” To invite a stranger into your home and out of their life—for just a few hours—creates a sacred space and isn’t far from holy living. We miss you, Doug! From Never Alone: Stories of Invitation and Connection

One Sunday after church, I stood by my car before getting in and looked around me. Young parents busy getting their tired kids buckled in didn’t give me a second thought; their minds on home and lunch and naps, all in short order. As cars and vans drove away, hands waved and I heard voices ring out, “So long!” and “Have a great rest of your day! Single in my 20’s, in a new career, a new town and a new church, I felt okay, mostly. Life was full and purposeful, but lonely on occasion. I wondered why families didn’t ask me over for Sunday dinner. The Bible says God sets the lonely in families. (Psalm 68:6) I was lonely. I needed to be set somewhere. I got tired of waiting. Listen to what I did and what you can do, too, if you are singng the Parking Lot Blues. PS Please feel free to send my your stories of feeling lonely in a crowd. I'd love to share it on the podcast or in the newsletter. It can remain anonymous. Email me: sue@welcomeheart.com Some gems from the parking lot blues: Mom’s hospitality radar, in good working order on most days, placed itself on high alert each Sunday morning. I needed family so I gathered some folks. Sometimes you just have to make it happen and not wait for someone else to pick up the phone or send a text. Loneliness is the feeling that no one is thinking about you, much less cares about you and what you’re going through. We feel shame with loneliness and we know where shame comes from. Shame comes from the pit and God’s children are not pit people. When these ladies met with me it was like Jesus looking through the window of my Toyota Camry to say, “Hey Sue, I see you and I’m coming over and we’re going to make some changes where changes need making.” If you are feeling lonely at times, you are not alone. Make that call. I’ll give you my recipe for apple crisp. It’s a killer—for loneliness. Mom and Aunt Joy at Sunday dinner (not lunch, not supper.) Trishie’s Best-Ever Apple Crisp In a 7 1/2 x 11 glass casserole, mix together the following: (Trish says: “Mix in the baking pan and save washing a dish.” I wholeheartedly agree.) 5 large apples, peeled and sliced 1 t cinnamon 1/4 t nutmeg 1 t to 1 T lemon juice, depending on tartness of the apples 1 cup water Topping In a medium bowl combine: 1 cup sugar 3/4 cup flour Cut in until crumbly: 1/2 cup firm butter (I use pastry cutter or box grater) Spread topping over the apples. Bake at 350 degrees for an hour. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream. Comfort food, simple and delicious. A welcome home is a fragrant home.

I love the T-shirt that reads: “WWMD?” But when in crisis, I’d much rather talk to my best friend or my sister—older or younger—than Martha Stewart, or even one of her staff members. Steve Janney said, “We all need a friend we can be weak with.” He’s right. Some of need more than one. In the Bible there’s a great little story about a man who had four such friends. He wanted to see Jesus but couldn’t get close to Him because of the crowds and mainly because he lived his life on a stretcher. “When Jesus returned to Capernaum several days later, the news spread quickly that he was back home. Soon the house where he was staying was so packed with visitors that there was no more room, even outside the door.” Mark 2:1,2 Enter 4 friends. Actually, they could have been strangers. The Bible doesn’t include their names. What we do know it that they had big muscles and even bigger hearts. Now what was so important that they had to ruin someone’s roof? Why did he need to get to Jesus? We assume it was so he could be healed. Something they were all hoping for. But Jesus had so much more in mind for him and for us, as well. We pray—“Lord, I need a new job, a new refrigerator, a new body!” And He says, “Ah, but I have so much more in mind for you!” And He does. Jesus came to save us and we all need saving. We’re all a little lost until we put our trust in Him. These four friends brought their friend to the One who could actually do the work. Jesus did the real work. They didn’t. He did. They couldn’t really help the man, but they knew where to take him to get help. I am convinced that at any given time we could be either be lifting someone else’s stretcher or we are on the stretcher, being lifted by someone else. We will all get a turn at each, perhaps simultaneously. All the lifting is to take us to Jesus – we either need to be brought to him or we need to bring someone to him. That’s why we get up in the morning and sleep peacefully at night. Some gems to remember: When feeling weak, it reminds us that we need each other. It should be of no surprise: we don’t heal people. We don’t do the work of salvation. We just be a friend to one another and bring people to the only one who can truly put broken hearts back together and heal our deepest hurts. We all need a friend we can be weak with. Some of need more than one. How can we banish loneliness in ourselves or for others? We find our people. We call our people and we look out for the one who needs a hand up to Jesus. Meeting with friends doesn't happen unless you put it on the calendar. If you start this week meeting with your stretcher-bearers you can say in 14 years, "We've been meeting together now for 14 years."

This is story of a godly woman who needed an invitation to a less-than-perfect home. She hit a brick wall. She trusted God. She didn’t like to eat alone. I trusted God alongside of her and invited her for dinner. John met Katy when they were both in their teens. They married young, barely out of school. They planned their dreams and lived out their lives. It was to be a forever marriage, marked with the usual passages of home, kids, dogs, career changes, and health challenges. Then, a month before their 40th wedding anniversary, John packed up and left. After so many years of day-in and day-out living and planning and dreaming, off he went to live and plan and dream somewhere else, with someone else. Katy hit a wall, brick as it turned out, and not of her own making. Do you know someone who has hit a wall and it's a brick one? Maybe that someone is you. Here’s the deal. We most often can’t change a person’s big hurt. We can’t bring the husband back or the prodigal home. Our powers of influence can’t force a boss to come to their senses or bring a child back to life. Those brick walls remain out of our control. To remember this truth is important. We are not God. It’s not my job to be someone’s Savior. Hear Katy's story today. God may be leading you into deeper trust and that trust may lead you to invite someone over even if your home is less than perfect. Some gems from today's story: Brick walls come in different shapes and sizes, comprised of the all too familiar elements of broken loyalty, dissimulation, gaslighting, betrayal. Nothing stings more than when someone you love betrays you. It’s personal. It hurts. Jesus was human as well as God. He knew this was coming. He came for this purpose—to die for our sins. But still, it hurt. We most often can’t change a person’s big hurt. We can’t bring the husband back or the prodigal home. We are not God. It’s not my job to be someone’s Savior. Divorce and death don’t place favorites and loneliness is its own disease. I can't heal a broken heart. I can’t patch up what needs patching. But I can offer a plate of spaghetti carbonara and a cozy remade tablecloth-turned-heating pad and usher someone to the table where Jesus is already seated and waiting to heal and patch and give all manner of hope. Who do you know who has hit a brick wall? They need to know they are not alone. We’re created for relationship, with God and with one another. Not because life becomes perfect when we have both God and community. No, it’s because most days, life isn’t perfect. And remembering we are loved and never alone is what gets us through those days.

What comes to mind when you think of hospitality? Maybe you think you don’t have time, your house is too much of a mess, or you just don’t have that particular gift. But, what if hospitality is more than just entertaining? What if practicing hospitality is an opportunity to reflect God’s heart? In this episode of the Eternal Echoes podcast, host Katharine Rose speaks with Sue Donaldson, a speaker, author, and podcast host known for her passion for hospitality. Through decades of experience, Sue has learned how to model authentic hospitality that fosters meaningful connections and conversations. Sue explains the difference between hospitality and entertainment, encouraging listeners to take their eyes off themselves and focus on the needs of the person in front of them. She offers three practical tips for embracing hospitality: start small, keep it simple, and do it with a friend. Sue also explains how hospitality can look different for extroverts, introverts, and everyone in between. Throughout our conversation, Sue offers words of wisdom on the advantages of failing, overcoming rejection, and resting in your true identity. Wise words worth echoing: -“Entertaining is showing off who you are and what you can do. Hospitality is asking the question, ‘Lord, how can I serve this guest?’” -“The underlying motivation is that whenever I open my home and my heart, I have the opportunity to reflect God's welcoming heart.” -“Look at each meetup, meeting a person, as an opportunity to draw someone to God.” -“If you feel listened to, that’s part of hospitality, because God listens to us.” -“God wants to be with me, not just rule over me. He is my companion.” -“You can trust God with your deepest longings.” FREE resources mentioned: -Prayer for a Hospitality Heart + a Free Recipe -Mentoring Worksheet Pack -Access them here: https://welcomeheart.com/eternal-echoes-podcast/ Connect with Sue Donaldson: Website: https://www.welcomeheart.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/suemooredonaldson/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/suemooredonaldson/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/welcome_heart/ FREE FB group, Welcome Heart, Welcome Home: https://www.facebook.com/groups/welcomeheart/membership_questions Sue’s books include: -Come to My Table: God’s Hospitality and Yours -Hospitality, 101: Lessons from the Ultimate Host, a 12-Week Bible Study -Table Mentoring: A Simple Guide to Coming Alongside -Say Something Special: 252 Conversation Starters, The Ultimate Guide to Stimulating Table Talk Follow Katharine and Eternal Echoes: Facebook and Instagram: @EternalEchoesMinistry Substack: http://katharinerrose.substack.com Website: www.eternalechoesministry.com Email: ⁠⁠Katharine@eternalechoesministry.com⁠⁠ for speaking events or interviews Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SmybLh6TAXQ

This podcast tells two stories of women who felt forgotten and left behind. I met them while they were doing their daily work. I was on the receiving end of their good work until they were on the receiving end of God’s good work. He leads in common things like spas, salons and tea parties. Everyone is waiting for consolation and invitation I tell you these two stories because you never know who is ready to make a new friend or needs to meet the Friend who never forgets His children. Someone wrote, “The friendship connection is more than the way to health and memory; it is the call of God to be people who create community and bring those who have been forgotten into our hearts.” To bring those who have been forgotten into our hearts. You may feel forgotten yourself. God will use your life experience to help someone else. Your pain is never wasted, unless you keep it to yourself. You may not be called to go to Korea or Mongolia, but we are all called to make connections. To reach out, gently, tentatively, like dipping our toes into the steaming water for a pedicure, asking one question followed by another which might lead to a simple invitation: “ Would you like to get together for coffee? I've got some great scones from Trader Joe's.” Look for opportunities for coming alongside. And, go to the Beauty College. Think of a time when you felt overwhelmed by circumstances. Did God send a friend or a stranger to strengthen and comfort you? 3. What did you learn about yourself? 4. What did you learn about God? A prayer for your day (and maybe someone else's!) Dear Father, Thank you for seeing my pain and loneliness. My name is written on your hands so I know I’m never alone. Please help me be alert to another who may feel all alone in their difficulties. Nothing is hidden from you and I’m grateful. Strengthen us both according to your word. Thank you and amen. A reminder from the Word: “See, I have engraved you on the palms of my hands; your walls are ever before me” (Isaiah 49:16)

Single in my 20’s, in a new career, a new town and a new church, I felt okay mostly. Life was full and purposeful, but lonely on occasion. I wondered why families didn’t ask me over for Sunday dinner. All I could think of was that my church friends must have thought I had such an exciting single life, I wouldn’t want to come home to their normal, ordinary home and stand at the sink and peel potatoes or hold their babies while they got dinner on and then sit down at their table to get better acquainted. But that was exactly what I wanted to do. To be part of a family, if just for an hour or two. The Bible says God sets the lonely in families. I was lonely. I needed to be set somewhere. I got tired of waiting. So I called up some people. Invited them over. Invited myself over. I had a precedent and his name is Jesus. Sometimes you just have to make it happen and not wait for someone else to pick up the phone or send a text. I invited people over because I needed friends. I don’t think people thought I might be bad company or that I would run off with the soup ladle if they had me over for dinner. I just think they didn’t think of me at all. Maybe that’s what loneliness is: To believe you aren’t even thought about. Trishie's Apple Crisp 5 large apples 1 t. cinnamon 1/4 t. nutmeg 1 t. lemon juice 1/2 c water Topping: 1 c sugar 3/4 c flour 1 cube butter, firm Peel and slice apples Mix in spices, lemon juice and water Lay in 7 x 11" dish Mix flour and sugar together Crumble in chilled butter slices until it resembles small peas (as an alternative, spread flour/sugar mixture on top of apples. Melt butter and pour evenly over the top.) Bake 45-55 min at 350 degrees. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream (sort of optional) See printable version HERE

I’m not sure why we bother arguing with God. God being God comes with an unfair advantage but I imagine I’m not the only one who tries. There’s that Jonah fellow from Nineveh. He argued but he ended up—well you probably know where he ended up. Even Jesus who had a special connection, you might say, debated with his Father about the wisdom of what he was about to go through right before the cross. He went anyway. Alone, for the most part. I should have known better than to argue. There’s no point. But processing out loud is my favorite and God already knew what was in my head. And, while arguing takes two and I did most of the talking, I did get an answer At 30 I wasn’t worried about gray hair. I had a great life. I just didn’t want to grow old alone. I had a plan to love and serve God—but not by myself. Phone calls can mess up the best of plans. YOUR TURN Do you have a plan for your life? What does it include? When your plans take a “wrong turn” in your view, how do you deal with your disappointment? Have you ever argued with God? If not, you can try it out today. (I'll wait...) How did that turn out for you? If we remember He’s our perfect Father—and loves us even more than our own dads—and that he knows what’s ahead, we can relax. Instead of stewing we can wonder how He’s going to surprise us with something we would never think up on our own. That’s one of the fun parts about following God—the surprise factor. It gets me every time. TAKE GOD AT HIS WORD “There is surely a future hope for you, and your hope will not be cut off” (Proverbs 23:18). TELL GOD WHAT’S GOING ON (write your prayer or pray the one below): Lord, God, Thank you that you love me and that you are love so that you can’t betray. Help me place the truth of your character over my feelings. I surrender my plans to you. May I look to you in trust and expectation. I love surprises. Thank you and amen.

When God said, “ Be hospitable ” he added a caveat which could only be divine: “And while you’re at it, don’t be grumpy.” It’s easy to be grumpy because hospitality is work especially if you don’t think you are very good at it. Some people are really great hosts. We describe them as “good at entertaining.” But God didn’t say, “Be good entertainers.” There’s a difference. Seems to me that entertaining has more to do with me and hospitality has more to do with my guests My friend told me that the hardest part of hospitality is trying too hard to impress with appearance and presentation instead of being genuinely warm and welcoming. Emphasizing these things can leave her feeling superficial and flat rather than warm, loving and satisfied. She said, "I have to remind myself that entertaining is not the same thing as hospitality. I need to slow down and take time to nurture relationships." She's right. I need to remind myself of the same thing, especially when I end up running around at the last minute, barking orders at the family to help me finish whatever isn’t, and making a general mess of a kind and loving atmosphere - - all in the name of “making things nice for the company. Mom was raised in the ungrace of no hospitality. But she wanted to help people know that they were a big deal to God by inviting them over for strawberry jello and baked chickens in the blue roaster on time-bake on Sundays. So she kept inviting and that’s how she broke that chain and raised all us Moore kids with grace enough to do the same only I don’t usually make jello and often I buy the pie. We all know how to make coffee. Thank you, Mom. Karen Mains wrote: "True hospitality comes before pride. It has nothing to do with impressing people, but everything to do with making them feel welcome and wanted." Some thoughts from today's episode: God wants to use our hospitality as a vehicle for Him to change lives – our lives and those we invite. True hospitality is "relationship-based" rather than "show-off based." The more I accept that grace, the easier it is for me to give grace to everyone else. I think that’s called love. Hospitality can get confused with Entertaining. Both are great – both can be used by God – but they are not the same. God is interested in me, but when I invite someone over, he wants me to show my guests that he’s interested in them. If one is truly hospitable, one shows graciousness, courtesy, and genuine kindness--all qualities of our loving God. Someone can show these qualities without owning table settings for twelve with matching linen napkins. There is no one more hospitable than God, and we are to be His welcome to the world. Great food, good times, a gorgeous home—is that what hospitality is all about? God makes room even when no one else does, and sometimes in the most unlikely places. Sometimes we just need to make room so that someone becomes part of the Bigger Story.

When we wake up each morning, do we actually think that what we do can change someone's world in some way? Most of us are grateful to change the sheets on a regular basis, clean the coffee pot with vinegar a few times a year, and water the plants when they show signs of an early death. Yet, as followers of Jesus, we are not only called to an eternal purpose, to love God and our neighbor, we also get the privilege of partnering with the Son of God to change lives—one life, perhaps—all for His glory and our good and theirs. Does that sound too hard? Too overwhelming? Too exhausting? It can to me, until I remember how Jesus spoke to many individuals, not only crowds of 5,000 and more. And He met needs one-on-one, as well as breaking bread and fish for hungry men and women and their kids on a mountain more than once. Think about it: I've learned that inviting one person for a cup of coffee can change their world. God loves people, and He wants to use our tables and teapots to show people that He does. Your cup of coffee or tea, soup or water—can be an introduction to God that someone has been looking for their whole lives. As my new sweatshirt reads, "My real home is heaven. I'm just here recruiting." (I don't usually wear that on a first time meet-up.) Awhile ago I shared three stories of how God changed lives through a simple invitation. Here are three more stories of how God changed lives through a simple invitation. An invitation to the one who needs a family An invitation to the one who needs to live awake An invitation to the one who needs a little help Maybe you've been the recipient of an invitation that changed your life. I'd love to hear about it. I'd also like to hear if you invite someone over and would like me to pray alongside. Email me: sue@welcomeheart.com . We're partners, after all. To hear my first three invitations that changed the world, LISTEN to Part, I - HERE.

Hey Friend, If you are overwhelmed, on the verge of burnout, and are frustrated with your repeated cycle of stress eating - this episode is for you. I imagine if you're like me, the title isn't that appealing to you. I tend to think things like, "Rest? No. That's not what the problem is. I just need to figure out how to do this better." My guest today drops some important wisdom for all of us, and whether we choose to take to heart can have a major impact on our physical well being. About Sue Donaldson: Speaker, author, podcaster, Sue Donaldson and her husband, Mark, live in San Luis Obispo, California. Sue taught high school English, part of the time in Brazil with Wycliffe Bible Translators. She and her husband, Mark, have raised 3 daughters who keep them at the bank and on their knees. Sue loves connecting people to one another, to God, and to His Word, and has been speaking for the last 20 years or so with long pauses for babies, diapers and soccer pasta parties. She blogs at WelcomeHeart.com and hosts a weekly podcast: WELCOME HEART: Living a Legacy Life- https://welcomeheart.com/podcast Sue’s books include: Come to My Table: God’s Hospitality and Yours Hospitality, 101: Lessons from the Ultimate Host, a 12-Week Bible Study Table Mentoring: A Simple Guide to Coming Alongside Say Something Special: 252 Conversation Starters, The Ultimate Guide to Stimulating Table Talk ***** Grab the Overcome the Overwhelm PDF . ***** When you're ready, here are 4 ways I can support you in your health journey: 1. Grab my free 5 Day Sugar Fast Devotional In this 5 Day Devotional you have the opportunity to drop weight and sugar cravings while gaining a totally new approach to health that is grounded in Jesus. Download it here . 2. Join my free Facebook group, The Made Well Mastermind In this group you'll have access to years of resources I've shared along with the new content I put out weekly. Additionally, you'll be in good company with fellow Jesus loving ladies looking to live a sustainable healthy lifestyle. Join us here . 3. Take the Healthy Cooking Made Easy Mini Course This short course will show you how to enjoy healthy cooking with confidence by saving time, cooking less, and loving what you make! Sign up here . 4. Apply to work with me and my team directly In the Sustainable Health Transformation 16 Week program clients receive hands on support in creating a healthy lifestyle that fits their unique context. Whether your goal is to lose weight, increase your energy, or create healthy habits you'll keep, the Sustainable Health process guides you into a way of eating, exercising, and thinking that partners with God and His grace for results that last. For more info and to apply, click here .

The most important question about our road trip with God is this: How in the world can I stay on this trip? The answer is this: “You can’t. Not by yourself. You need God completely.” And the only way to remember that is to spend time with Him—whether it’s in the car, in the shower, in your favorite chair, or on a walk. don’t expect to do the Christian life by yourself. It’s sure to fail, period. You’re heard the expression "We need someone with skin on." Our children, our families, our friends need God, but they need God with “skin on” and each of us needs to be Jesus to someone else; we need to be God’s HUG to one another. However, before we can do that properly, we must first be experiencing God’s HUG for ourselves. In other words, before we can water others, we must make sure our bucket is full. I need constant refilling. We could do a whole study on what causes holes in our buckets. Someone said, “Ministry is spillage.” Helping others is a by-product of seeking God and finding our rest in Him. In other words, we don’t seek to help others first - but that happens when we seek God. Remember to take those Rest Stops: Women are tired, period. We do too much, often, for too many people, with too little money, cooperation or sleep. I need to figure out one of 3 things: do I delegate this job? Do I do things that energize me? Or, do I dump something? Don’t expect to do the Christian life by yourself. It’s sure to fail, period. Before we can water others, we must make sure our bucket is full. When we are so full up of God ourselves, our ministry of love and exhortation and healing for others is simply the natural outcome. The more we come to Him for rest, the more we understand how He Himself is our rest. We come to Him because others are depending on us to be their rest as they travel on their journey. One thing that I thought would be fun if we had the time is for each of us to share stories that began with the line: “I was so tired once that I . . .” Share in comments - would love to hear your "tired" stories, unless you're too tired, of course.

If we want a deeper faith, we can ask God for it. He knows our hearts anyway, so we may as well be honest. When we ask God for more faith, He will do one of three things: He will ask you to do something really big He will allow challenging circumstances He will give you children (or someone to love)—or all three at the same time. And then your faith will have an opportunity to deepen. Perhaps you’ve heard this before but it’s a good reminder: Everything I need to know about life, I learned from Noah's Ark: One : Don't miss the boat. Two : Plan ahead. It wasn't raining when Noah built the Ark. Three : Stay fit. When you're 600 years old, someone may ask you to do something really big. My favorite is the last one: “Stay fit. When you’re 600 years old, someone may ask you to do something really big.” Your life’s not over because you’re 40 or 50 or 60 or 600. Just ask Noah. So we better stay fit. Spiritually and every way. Of course, it wouldn’t matter if Noah were fit at 600 if he had no intention of obeying God, would it? Part of our spiritual fitness is a heart of obedience. By faith, I invited my neighbor for coffee, dinner, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve Soup Potluck, dinner, zoom Bible Study and wine night. Two and a half years later, she said, "Is it too late to join Bible Study?" (Never) Four months later she gave her life to Jesus. On one sunny but chilly Sunday in February, she got baptized in a very cold water tub. Point #1: Obedience could save a life. Jesus obeyed and went to the cross. Point #2: Never give up. Some faith-isms: There are no small acts of obedience. All take faith. If you want faith, God may ask you to do something really big – and you’d better do it because it could save a life. A life of faith means we answer “Yes, Lord” before He even finishes His sentence. The more we obey what He tells us to do, the deeper our faith will become. We miss out on a chance to know God if we stay in the boat after He’s told us to get out and come to Him. GIVEAWAY! 202 Conversation Starters, Digital Version Leave comment to be entered! You won't be sorry. Steve and Karen, empty-nesters, are going through each question - one or two a meal - and still (after more than 50 years!) are learning new things about each other!

The last words of Christ to his disciples were straightforward and clear: “GO AND MAKE DISCIPLES OF ALL NATIONS . . .” (Matthew 28:18-20 NIV) We call it the GREAT COMMISSION and put it in capital letters because we know Jesus’s last words deserve all caps. But whenever we hear a message on the topic or come across those verses in our reading, we cringe a little or wonder how they fit into our everyday. You might be asking: How does God want his commandment played out in my life? I’m not a missionary in a foreign country. I have three kids under three. I need to work outside the home. I have aging parents. How do I do the Great Commission right now, right here? I’ve had those same questions. I still struggle wondering what God wants from me on any given day. I don’t think he minds that things aren’t crystal clear. He likes it that I’m focused on how to obey him best. He wants me to live a life on mission and how I do that will most likely look different from how it looks in your life. GO, BUT NOT BY YOURSELF I love that the GREAT COMMISSION starts with God and ends with God. You and I don't go by ourselves. He's with us. He never leaves us. He gives us the time, the opportunity, the words. We just step into those gifts. Reminds me of my WOTY - I RECEIVE these opportunities and wisdom and timing and words. Bring it on! Jesus begins by saying, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me…” (Matthew 28:18 NIV) Then he wraps it up with: “And surely I am with you always.” (vs 20) Whatever we do in between those two truths is up to us to work out the best we can, given our gifts, time and talents. LIVING LIFE ON MISSION MEANS LIVING AT THE READY What do you need to do to be ready to love your neighbor? Clear your schedule Pray and watch God interrupt your life Bake a cake Share some lemons You may have paused with number one: Clear your schedule. I intentionally limit my meet-up’s with believers. I love and need my Christian friends, and they need me. I met with Laurie Baldwin today. I'll meet with my mentor tomorrow. But in the end, I’ll see them in Glory. I try to keep part of my schedule cleared so that I’m available to those who don’t know Jesus yet. My Dad’s Favorite Lemon Cake 1 lemon cake mix 1 small pkg. lemon jello (orange works, too - oh, and pineapple!) 4 eggs 3/4 c. water 3/4 c. oil Topping: 1-2 cups powdered sugar Juice from one lemon - 2-3 T. Preheat oven 350 degrees Mix cake ingredients per box directions including the jello Pour into sprayed 9x13 cake pan While baking, make topping: Heat lemon juice on stove on low with 2 c. powdered sugar until sugar dissolves. Or, forget the heating part, and just whisk until the lumps disappear. While cake is still hot, make holes 2 inches apart with a fork--lots and lots of holes. Pour topping over, watch it soak in, and smack your lips. Divine, surely. Heavenly tang and sweet. After cake cools, sprinkle with powdered sugar. PS Call a neighbor

NOTE FROM JON: "I’ve got something I’d like you to try, if you haven’t already. It’s my Spiritual Self-Assessment . You’ll get an honest picture of how healthy your relationship is with God. The Assessment is free. Access it HERE ." “Very truly I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless they are born of water and the Spirit. Flesh gives birth to flesh, but the Spirit gives birth to spirit. You should not be surprised at my saying, ‘You must be born again.’” (John 3:5-7 NIV) Do you remember that day when Christ became your Savior? You were given new life. One moment you were spiritually dead and the next moment you were spiritually alive. Boom! Instantly. The Holy Spirit came into you when you came to know Christ. As Jesus says in that passage, “The Spirit gives birth to spirit.” Claim that truth as your very own. You were born again! This whole concept is quite mysterious. Jesus affirmed that in the next verse. Yes, we are born again, spiritually alive, but it’s hard for our minds to grasp that concept. “The wind blows where it pleases,” he says. “You hear its sound but you cannot tell where it comes from or where it is going. So it is with everyone born of the Spirit.” (John 3:8 NIV) You’ve got the Spirit, but you can’t easily explain how He works. The more you know Jesus, the more clear this mystery will become. Knowing Jesus brought your spirit to life. Knowing Jesus keeps the fire alive. Knowing Jesus puts him on the pedestal. It puts him at the center of your life. Yearn to know him above all other interests and activities. Let knowing Jesus consume you. When that happens, with the power of the Holy Spirit, you’ll grow from a baby to a mature man or woman of God. Even though your growth was stunted at some point, you can return to that vibrant life-giving experience. Your Story Will you take time right now and admit your sin of putting yourself at the center of your life? Then give the rightful owner, Jesus, his spot back at the center. When you do that, you’re allowing the Holy Spirit to work his transformation in your life. FEATURED GUEST: Sue Donaldson is a longtime Christian and servant of the Lord. Like me, she’s a podcaster. Her podcast is called Living a Legacy Life . But more than that, Sue Donaldson is a speaker, an author, Bible teacher, former missionary, as well as a wife and mother. If there’s ever a candidate to fall into performance Christianity, it’s Sue. You see, she’s a doer. She has the gift of hospitality, and that means she serves, and serves, and serves. Hear how she avoids the performance trap with God, and how she keeps her relationship fresh. LINKS AND RESOURCES: Get Sue's Three Paths to Spiritual Growth in the Wilderness Spiritual Self-Assessment Fresh Faith 24/7 14-day FREE TRIAL Sue Donaldson's Podcast: Living a Legacy Life </p

Today is one of my favorite topics of all time: God's welcoming heart. It's why my website is called WelcomeHeart.com. I know most people use their names as in SueDonaldson.com and I know it's a good thing, but I've never wanted to switch. Everything began with God's welcome. My job is to respond, or in this case, RSVP. We'll talk about that a little bit but leave most of that for next time. Before there can be intimacy, there has to be a welcome and introduction into the relationship. We can call it that first encounter. I talk about 3 encounters that are in direct contrast to the welcome of God. Our Father never gives us the cold shoulder (like my friend’s mom did originally) there is never a chill in the air when we step into His presence, and, God doesn’t have to put on a good appearance or fake His love for us God doesn’t grumble all the way to the door He is not a reluctant Host, irritated by the interruptions of His children We don’t catch Him by surprise He never forgets we’re invited You might be wondering: How do we know that God does have a welcoming heart? And, how are we responding to His invitation? And don't forget this: Do we reflect God’s welcoming heart to those around us? That's one reason I'm passionate about doing hospitality. He invited first. We just pass along the invitation.

At some point in your life, you may have had to open your home to receive other people. As you share a meal, converse, and learn about each other, you start to build connections. But as an inspirational speaker, life mentor, and author, Sue Donaldson tells us that the meaning of hospitality is more than having a guest over. Hospitality is creating bonds, but it's also paving the way for people to know God. In this episode, Sue describes why we should practice hospitality and why it's more than just entertaining guests. She shares a few anecdotes on how she continues to connect with others despite the pandemic and gives valuable advice and tips for people to become better hosts. Lastly, she discusses her insights on how hospitality can help you find your life's legacy. If you want to learn more about the true meaning of hospitality, then tune in to this episode. 3 Reasons to Listen: Learn how to practice the meaning of hospitality in guiding people to know God Sue shares ways to receive someone in a hospitable and loving way. Discover how to apply hospitality in every situation About Sue Sue Donaldson is a professional Christian speaker with more than 25 years of experience gathering and mentoring people. She loves speaking in large groups to guide people toward the light of God and specializes in women's retreats and day conferences. Currently, she offers seven retreat series to choose from, but she can also craft speeches relevant to a theme of your choice. Sue is an outstanding speaker and mentor and has also written four books to help you spread God's love to your friends, family, and community. Her books are about starting conversations, bringing people to your table, and of course, hospitality. You can find all her books and more on her website. If you want to learn more about Sue, you may contact her by visiting her website . Alternatively, follow her on Facebook or Instagram . You can also listen to her podcast to learn more about the meaning of hospitality and find the light of God. Resources Subscribe to our website to get updates on our latest episodes. Connect with Sue on her website . You can also follow Sue on her socials: Facebook , Instagram Listen to Sue’s podcast! Seventeen Reasons Why Not to Do Hospitality: One Reason to Do it Anyway Say Something Special: 252 Conversation Starters Book by Sue Donaldson. Episode Details Episode Highlights [01:59] What Sue Does Sue is a speaker, author, and mentor on spiritual growth and connecting with God. She is

Does the grass always seem greener on the other side? Are you thankful for what you have, but long for more? Do you struggle with discontentment? You aren’t alone. Join me and Sue Donaldson, a speaker, author and the hospitality hostess with the mostest at Welcome Heart blog, as we tackle The Contentment Struggle. Listen in to learn: What contentment is and isn’t How you can want more, but still be content Why the struggle can happen at every age and season The difficulties of waiting for more or wanting different Why science says only 10% of our contentment is based on circumstances What to do when your friend is in a hard season What ingredients a contentment casserole would contain Favorite Verse: “ (God) who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God. ” – 2 Corinthians 1:4 Favorite Quotes: “ Contentment is accepting where you are at with a heart full of trust in what God’s going to do with it. ” – Tiffany Jo Baker “ God wants me to learn to trust Him even though I don’t really see what He’s doing. ” – Sue Donaldson Find out more about all the things that Sue Donaldson is up to HERE. *If you’re looking for perfectly polished people or podcast, this isn’t for you. We’re real people, with real good information, and a really great God. Please disregard the occasional note-reading, flubber-upping and brain-farting.* Don't miss the next All the Things TV episode so we can help you grip God’s grace, use your gifts and get your goals in the midst of your mess and mission. You can watch the All the Things TV on YouTube and www.TiffanyJoBaker.com or listen in on Apple Podcasts , Google Podcasts , Spotify , or your favorite podcast player. Subscribe to never miss an episode, leave a quick review and share with a friend! Ratings and reviews are like high-fives and “go-girl’s” on podcast players. Helping you refresh and refocus so you can do all the things you are called and created to do, my 31 Day Devotional “Soul-Care for Go-Getters” is available on Amazon, Barnes and Noble and my website shop here. As a 3x Surrogate, Speaker, and Strategizer, I uplift the soul and success of women like you who are walking out your WHY at home, online, and in the world at @TiffanyJoBaker on Instagram and Facebook and www.TiffanyJoBaker.com . I would love to connect with you there!

After unpacking what constitutes a multispecies community, Sue Donaldson explains why it is important to consider how politics works to make sure that animals’ experiences, and what they are asking for, are heard. Date recorded : 18 November 2020 Sue Donaldson is a writer and animal advocate. She is a research associate in the Dept. of Philosophy at Queen's University, Kingston, and co-convenor of the Animals in Philosophy, Politics, Law and Ethics research group . She is the author of 4 books, and dozens of articles, primarily focusing on animal rights and politics. Questions of political community, political agency, and doing democracy with animals are central to her current work, and her most recent publication is "Animal Agora: Animal Citizens and the Democratic Challenge" in Social Theory and Practice . Sue's writing is available at academia.edu and her email address is sld8@queensu.ca. Claudia (Towne) Hirtenfelder is the founder and host of The Animal Turn. She is a PhD Candidate in Geography and Planning at Queen’s University and is currently undertaking her own research project looking at the geographical and historical relationships between animals (specifically cows) and cities. Contact Claudia via email ( towne@live.co.za ) or follow her on Twitter (@ClaudiaFTowne). Featured: Farmed Animal Sanctuaries: The Heart of the Movement By Sue Donaldson and Will Kymlicka; Animal Agency in Community: A Political Multispecies Ethnography of VINE Sanctuary by Charlotte Blattner, Sue Donaldson, and Ryan Wilcox; Uses of the Erotic: The Erotic as Power by Audre Lorde Thank you to Animals in Philosophy, Politics, Law and Ethics ( A.P.P.L.E ) for sponsoring this podcast, Gordon Clarke (Instagram: @_con_sol_) for the bed music, and Jeremy John ( Website ) for the logo. The Animal Turn is part of the iROAR , an Animals Podcasting Network and can also be found on A.P.P.L.E , Twitter , and Instagram A.P.P.L.E Animals in Politics, Law, and Ethics researches how we live in interspecies societies and polities. iROAR Network iROAR brings together podcasts that aim is to make the world a better place for animals. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show The Animal Turn is hosted and produced by Claudia Hirtenfelder and is part of the iROAR Network. Learn more on <a href='https://www.theanimaltu