Episodes

Can Christians go to comedy clubs? Are we even allowed to laugh?! YES and YES! On Episode 50 of Juggling Life, Finding Balance, I sit down with CLEAN Christian comedian June Bug Colson to talk faith, funny, and yes… a hotdog. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, this episode will lift your spirits and lighten your load, because laughter is holy, too. What? JUGGLING LIFE, FINDING BALANCE PODCAST Episode 50: “Clean Laughs, Real Stories… and a Hotdog!” When? Wednesday, June 25, 2025 Where? YouTube & Everywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts #comedy #foryourpage #shorts #jugglinglife #findingbalance #laughoutloud

Ever wonder how laughter can heal even the most broken places? June “ Bug” Colson shares her journey from growing up in challenging circumstances to becoming a clean Christian comedian who uses humor to reach hearts. Vivian and June explore how comedy became June's ministry, the importance of keeping it authentic without compromising values, and finding the funny in life's tough moments. With nicknames like Hotdog, Moe, and Junebug sprinkled throughout her family stories, June reminds us that God never wastes our experiences, even the difficult ones. Discover how measuring your laughter might be the perfect gauge for your spiritual and relational health. GUEST BIO June “Bug” Colson is an award-winning comedian, speaker, writer, and co-host of the Laugh Support Podcast. June won the 2020 Nashville Clean Comedy Championship and has been recognized by the Gospel Comedy Association as 2022’s “Shining Light.” June’s been a regular television warmup comic, has been featured on The Comedy B…

“To the one I haven’t met yet… I have to tell you, I never planned on loving you.” These words are raw, honest, and achingly beautiful. Written in the depths of grief, they were meant for a man Jennifer Osler-Bolton had yet to meet—Michael. Neither of them knew it then, but this letter would become a bridge between heartbreak and healing. In this powerful mini-episode of The JUGGLING LIFE, FINDING BALANCE Podcast, I sit down once again with Jennifer, author of the brand-new memoir Always Kiss Me Goodbye. She shares the intimate backstory behind this moving letter—and what it means to fall in love again after devastating loss. If you’ve ever wondered if love can rise from the ashes, this moment will stay with you. Want more of Jennifer’s journey? Listen to our first episode together: Episode 17 – Tangible Love: God's First Response to Second Chances Originally aired 8/7/2024. Link in comments. #foryourpage #always #kissme #goodbye #firefighter #secondchances

Carbs Sing Lullabies to Your Hormones and Help Burn Fat! You’ve been told to fear carbs. Cut them out. Burn fat. Stay skinny. But what if we told you… the right carbs are actually the key to a faster metabolism and happier hormones? Good carbs don’t make you fat. They nourish your body. They send gentle insulin signals that grow your metabolism. They sing soothing “lullabies” to your thyroid and adrenals, helping your body feel safe and calm. Tune in to Episode 49: Why Trim Healthy Mamas Eat Carbs! On the JUGGLING LIFE, FINDING BALANCE with host Vivian Cumins and guests Pearl Barrett & Serene Allison—founders of the Trim Healthy Mama movement. Watch: YouTube When: 6/11/2025 Listen: Everywhere you listen to podcasts #foryourpage #healthycarbs #carbohydrate #happyhormones #carbsarelife @trimhealthymama #shortsyoutube

Warning! Your Diet Might Be Making You Sick! What’s YOUR story? We all hit a breaking point—when the fads fail and our bodies give out. But there is a way back. In this powerful clip, Podcast Host Vivian Cumins sits down with Serene Allison and Pearl Barrett—the founders of Trim Healthy Mama—for a raw conversation about restoration, real food freedom, and finding peace in your health journey. You won’t want to miss this episode of the JUGGLING LIFE, FINDING BALANCE PODCAST! Get your free promo code for their new book: Trim Healthy Wisdom by watching/listenting to the end of the episode! Episode 49: Why Trim Healthy Mamas Eat Carbs! Watch: YouTube When: 6/11/2025 Listen: Everywhere you listen to podcasts @trimhealthymama #shortsvideo #whatsyourstory #womenshealth #shorts #takecontrolofyourhealth

Is Intermittent Fasting Breaking Your Body? Here’s what they’re not telling women about intermittent fasting: Your lean body mass? Disappearing. Your muscle tone? Wasting away. Your metabolism? Slowing down. And your body composition? Completely out of balance. Intermittent fasting might sound trendy, but it’s not natural, and it’s not nurturing. It’s a short-term fix with long-term fallout. Before you skip your next meal, watch this clip and then watch the full episode on the JUGGLING LIFE, FINDING BALANCE PODCAST with Vivian Cumins and special guests Serene Allison and Pearl Barrett —the founders of Trim Healthy Mama Episode 49: Why Trim Healthy Mamas Eat Carbs! Watch: YouTube When: 6/11/2025 Listen: Everywhere you listen to podcasts #trimhealthymama #metabolism #intermittentfasting #diet #shorts #foryourfeed #foryourpage @trimhealthymama

Do you feel trapped in the diet cycle, trying every new health trend only to end up frustrated and confused? Vivian chats with sisters Pearl and Serene, the powerhouse duo behind Trim Healthy Mama, about finding sustainable balance without deprivation. They share how Scripture guided their journey from extreme dieting to a more inclusive approach, revealing why carbs aren't the enemy and how hormonal health transforms midlife. Vivian and the sisters laugh about everything from bangs to brain fog, while offering hope that your best, most vibrant days are still ahead. Take away practical wisdom for thriving in every season of life, with God leading the way. GUEST(s) BIO Sisters Pearl Barrett and Serene Allison’s story started when they wrote a book about food freedom for women and called it Trim Healthy Mama. It was a self-published book with no expectations, no advertising budget, and no celebrity endorsements. It became a movement as the word caught on and friends shared their succe…

Widowed. Then Blinded. WHY? She lost her husband. Then Lasik left her blind. She cried out to God—and what He revealed? It changed everything. But we couldn’t fit it all here. Watch the full episode to hear what happened next. You won’t believe the ending. Watch: YouTube & Facebook Pages JUGGLING LIFE, FINDING BALANCE Podcast with Vivian Cumins Special Guest: Lorrie Tevebaugh When: 5/28/2025 Listen: Everywhere you listen to podcasts #podcast #foryourpage #whygod #why #seek

Lasik melted her corneas. Yes—melted. Now? Every day is a battle just to see. But special guest Lorrie Tevebaugh considers herself fortunate compared to others. Join Lorrie and Vivian on the JUGGLING LIFE, FINDING BALANCE PODCAST – Episode 48, where Lorrie shares more details about how her Lasik nightmare left her legally blind. Watch: YouTube & Facebook Pages Aired: 5/28/2025 Listen: Everywhere you listen to podcasts #podcast #jugglinglife #findingbalance #cornea #lasik #foryouシ #mustwatch

What does ‘success’ really mean when it comes to Lasik? For some, it’s 20/20 vision. For others? Pain. Blindness. Regret. Join Lorrie and Vivian on the JUGGLING LIFE, FINDING BALANCE PODCAST – Episode 48, where Lorrie shares more details about how her Lasik nightmare left her legally blind—and how her faith turned her pain into purpose. Watch: YouTube & Facebook Pages When: 5/28/2025 Listen: Everywhere you listen to podcasts #foryoureels #lasikeyesurgery #blinded #complications #shortsvideos

Some Lasik patients never recover… and some don’t survive. For those struggling, Lorrie has a message for you. News reports have linked vision loss and unbearable post-surgery pain to multiple instances of individuals taking their lives - yet the risks remain widely ignored. In this powerful clip, Lorrie Tevebaugh shares compassion and encouragement to those suffering. Join Lorrie and Vivian on the JUGGLING LIFE, FINDING BALANCE PODCAST – Episode 48, where Lorrie shares more details about how her Lasik nightmare left her legally blind—and how her faith turned her pain into purpose. What: JUGGLING LIFE, FINDING BALANCE PODCAST with Vivian Cumins Watch: YouTube & Facebook Pages When: Aired on 5/28/2025 Listen: Everywhere you listen to podcasts #foryourpage #shorts #lasik #blind #blindedbythelight #prevention

What if a routine Lasik procedure left you legally blind? After seeking freedom from glasses, Lorrie Tevebaugh faced a devastating eye condition that changed her life forever. Through honest conversation with Vivian about grief, self-acceptance, and faith's role in healing, Lorrie shares her journey from active outdoor enthusiast to low-vision disability. As both women explore the importance of reaching out during dark times, Lorrie reveals how her mission to raise awareness about Lasik complications has become a testimony to God's faithfulness, helping others find hope in their own struggles. GUEST BIO Lorrie Tevebaugh is a Christ-following wife, mom, and “Nan.” She is also a former teacher who now spends her days arranging government travel and evenings and weekends with her husband, children, and grandchildren. Lorrie loves to travel, hike, run, boat, camp, visit national parks, and do as much as she can outside. After Lasik eye surgery left her legally blinded, Lorrie found sup…

Most of us don’t know the difference. Do you know the difference between a lament and a complaint? One appeals to God – the other, not so much. Special Guest Lori Ann Wood has experience in this area – and she has something to share with you in this clip and more in Episode 47 of the JUGGLING LIFE, FINDING BALANCE Podcast with Vivian Cumins. Episode 47: At the Heart of it All Watch on YouTube and my FB pages Listen everywhere you listen to podcasts #laments #didyouknow #complaint #shortsyoutube #shortsvideo

She had a big heart – but not in a good way! Listen to this clip to find out more and then listen/watch this miraculous episode! Episode 47: At the Heart of it All JUGGLING LIFE, FINDING BALANCE PODCAST with Vivian Cumins Special Guest: Lori Ann Wood Watch on YouTube and my FB pages Listen everywhere you listen to podcasts #shorts #shortfeed #foryoupage #bigheart #heartdisease #heartfailureawareness

Blame God for THIS…and Thank God it Happened! While the world shut down, something opened up inside Stephanie Van Allan Listen to this clip to find out what happened and then head over to the JUGGLING LIFE, FINDING BALANCE PODCAST with Vivian Cumins to listen/watch Episode 46 ! Episode 46: Fit to Serve with special Guest – Fitness expert and trainer – Stephanie Van Allan JUGGLING LIFE, FINDING BALANCE PODCAST with Vivian Cumins Watch on YouTube #foryourpage #podcast #shorts #fitnessmotivation #fitnessjourney #destiny #covid19

Did you know that the heart never heals? Special Guest Lori Ann Wood knows firsthand what it means to have a broken heart – find out why by listening to this clip and then head over to YOUTUBE to watch this amazing episode on the JUGGLING LIFE, FINDING BALANCE PODCAST with Vivian Cumins Episode 47: At the Heart of it All Watch on YouTube and my FB pages Listen everywhere you listen to podcasts #foryourpage #forwomen #womenshealth #heartbroken #hearthealth

What does it take to transform an unexpected health crisis into a divine detour? When award-winning author Lori Ann Wood walked into her doctor's office thinking she had the flu, she had no idea her heart was functioning at just 6%. In this episode, Lori Ann shares crucial warning signs of heart failure that women often dismiss as "just being out of shape." Together, Lori Ann and Vivian explore the powerful biblical practice of lamenting and finding unexpected blessings along life's detours. From Lori Ann's practical advice on advocating for your health to Vivian's insights on trusting God through medical challenges, this conversation offers hope and wisdom for anyone facing an unwanted life detour. Learn why the path you'd never choose might lead to the faith you've always wanted. GUEST BIO Lori Ann Wood lives with her husband in an empty nest in beautiful northwest Arkansas. After discovering a serious heart condition almost too late, Lori Ann writes and speaks to encourage deep fa…

Hate working out? Then you are probably doing it wrong. Listen to this clip to find out why, and then head over to the JUGGLING LIFE, FINDING BALANCE PODCAST with Vivian Cumins to listen/watch Episode 46! Episode 46: Fit to Serve with special Guest – Fitness expert and trainer – Stephanie Van Allan JUGGLING LIFE, FINDING BALANCE PODCAST with Vivian Cumins Watch on YouTube Listen everywhere you listen to podcasts #foryoureels #foyourpage #shorts #exercise #getmoving #justdoit

What if your workouts were about more than weight loss or fitting into jeans? Check out this clip - then head over to the full episode with Fitness Guru Stephanie Van Allan. Watch full podcast on YouTube! JUGGLING LIFE, FINDING BALANCE PODCAST with Vivian Cumins Episode 46: Fit to Serve: Crushing Hunger With Exercise Special Guest: Stephanie Van Allan Posted on 4/30/2025 #foryourpage #legacy #stewardship #fitnessguru #workouts #shorts #getfit

Can your workout routine help feed starving children? When fitness instructor Stephanie Van Allan felt God's call during COVID lockdown, she created The Fitness Mission - where every view provides therapeutic food packets to malnourished kids worldwide. Vivian explores practical ways to build sustainable fitness habits, and Stephanie shares how faith, family, and exercise merge to transform lives. Together they discuss the power of starting small, embracing imperfection, and turning daily movement into an act of worship that nourishes both body and soul while making a global impact. GUEST BIO Stephanie Van Allan is a Speech Language Pathologist, certified Group Fitness Instructor, and founder of The Fitness Mission - a faith-based, fitness YouTube channel built on four pillars: faith, family, fitness, and feeding starving kids. The revenue generated from the YouTube channel directly supports MANA Nutrition, an organization that fights world hunger. Stephanie is also the proud mothe…

Why Caregivers MUST Start Asking for Help (And How It Could Save Your Life!) It’s time to be intentional about your time, health, and heart. Asking for help isn’t weakness — it’s wisdom. 💛 JUGGLING LIFE, FINDING BALANCE PODCAST Episode 45 Special Guest: Jess Ronne Watch the full episode on YouTube! #askforhelp #help #selfcare #caregiver #takecareofyourself #foryourpage #specialneedsmoms

The doctors said, “There’s no hope. It’s a dead baby.” But Jessica Ronne heard a different voice. What do you do when the world says give up, but God whispers, “Trust Me anyway”? Would you do something that the world would see as foolish? In Episode 45 of the JUGGLING LIFE, FINDING BALANCE PODCAST with Vivian Cumins, Jess Ronne shares her unthinkable choice and the extraordinary purpose God brought from her pain. You won’t believe how the story unfolds. Tune in to the JUGGLING LIFE, FINDING BALANCE PODCAST with Vivian Cumins on YouTube and everywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts. You can also view from my website and FB pages. Links below and in the profile! #foolish #christianhome #specialneedschildren #trustingod #foryourpage #shorts #justforyou @jessronne

What does it take to navigate life's most challenging caregiving journeys with both grit and grace? Vivian explores this question with author and nonprofit founder Jessica Ronne in a deeply authentic conversation about faith, grief, and purpose. As Jess shares her path from receiving a devastating prenatal diagnosis to losing her first husband to brain cancer, Vivian's thoughtful questions help unpack the complex emotions of wrestling with God through anger and loss. Together they dive into the realities of being a lifelong caregiver, with Jess offering practical wisdom on accepting help and finding micro-moments of joy, while Vivian draws out the story of how God transformed Jess’ challenges into a beautiful ministry – including an unexpected second love story that made headlines. Their candid discussion reminds us that even in life's most demanding seasons, surrendering to God's plan can lead to extraordinary purpose. GUEST BIO Jessica Ronne is the author of several books, includi…

If you feel like something’s wrong, fight for your voice. That is what my co-host of SISTERTALK with VIV & Becca, Becca Robinson, did! Listen now to hear more – and then join us for the full episode! Episode 44 – Unscripted Health: A Candid Conversation with Dr. Bogle Special Guest: Misty Bogle MD When: April 2, 2025 Watch: YouTube #fightforyourself #advocateforyourself #secondopinion #shortsfeed #shorts #takecareofyourself #doctor