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He Doesn't Waste A Thing

He Doesn't Waste A Thing

By Melisa Zimmerman

I'm so glad you are here today. Thanks for joining me as I share the stories of my life and introduce you to some amazing people God has brought into my life. Their stories are both amazing and life changing.
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Episode 29 Laura Gamble

He Doesn't Waste A ThingNov 18, 2019

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S3E10 Roxanne Parks Part 2

S3E10 Roxanne Parks Part 2

Today Roxanne Parks joins me for the second part of two episodes.  Roxanne is an author of 2 books, she has also authored 15 Bible plans for the YouVersion app.  She is a life coach, speaker, and Corporate Chaplin.  She is living the best part of her life right now.  She is so worth knowing.  Enjoy this podcast.

To connect with Roxanne:

www.roxanneparks.com

Social Media FB:  Roxanne Gocke Parks IG:  @roxannegparks

Mar 22, 202126:17
S1E9 Roxanne Parks Part 1

S1E9 Roxanne Parks Part 1

Today Roxanne Parks joins me for the first of two episodes.  Roxanne is an author of 2 books, she has also authored 15 Bible plans for the YouVersion app.  She is a life coach, speaker, and Corporate Chaplin.  She is living the best part of her life right now.  She is so worth knowing.  Enjoy this podcast.

To connect with Roxanne:

www.roxanneparks.com

Social Media
FB:  Roxanne Gocke Parks
IG:  @roxannegparks 

Mar 15, 202128:27
S3E8 David Tompkins

S3E8 David Tompkins

Today's guest is my friend David Tompkins. As the president and CEO of Praise Ministries Int'l (PMI), David provides biblical and practical teaching, leadership training, encouragement to Senior Pastors, and guidance for the church body as a whole. Following a vision God gave him in 1988, he launched PMI to become an itinerate ministry to the world. The ultimate goal for this ministry is to help people find and develop a personal relationship with Jesus Christ as their Savior and God the Father as their source of true life and peace.  He speaks at meetings and conferences around the world and has written courses as an instructor for Bible Institutes. He and his wife Shonda live in the Edmond, Oklahoma area and have two sons, one daughter-in-law, and four grandkids.

To connect with David:
Website www.pmimissions.com

Social Media
FB: David Tompkins
IG:  @david.l.tompkins
Twitter: @DavidTompkins78

Mar 08, 202128:12
S3E7 Shonda Tompkins

S3E7 Shonda Tompkins

What at treat today to have Shonda Tompkins join me on this episode. Shonda was saved in 1985 where she (shortly afterwards) married David, the first true love of her life. She served the local church in the helps ministry until 1988 when she felt called into the full time ministry beside her husband, that was the birth of  “Praise Ministries Int’l” (PMI) Their ministry has included opportunities as Evangelist, Youth Pastors, Missionaries, and Lead Pastors, and she is currently a Certified Christian Counselor in the state of Oklahoma. 


Shonda ministers in Women’s Conferences and retreats around the world. The Great commission to “go into all the world” has become a major part of her life. Over the past 34 years, she has ministered in 21 different countries to literally thousands of people. Africa, North America and South America have become the heart of her outreaches.

To connect with Shonda
www.pmimissions.com

Social Media:  
FB:  Shonda Tompkins
IG:  @shonda.l.t
Twitter:  @MissionGirl1967

Mar 01, 202123:09
S3E6 Amber Sitton

S3E6 Amber Sitton

Today I'm joined by Amber Sitton for a open and honest conversation about domestic abuse.  You don't want to miss this one.

To connect with Amber:
Facebook:  @Amber Sitton
IG: @amber_sitton

Feb 22, 202129:25
S3E5 Sabrina Klassen

S3E5 Sabrina Klassen

Today you will be meeting my friend Sabrina Klassen.  Sabrina is the Women's Pastor at Liberty Church International in Weatherford, OK.  She is an author, counselor, nurse and so much more.  We will talk about her books, her relationship with God and she will share the story of how she met the love of her life.  Check it out.

To invite Sabrina to speak or connect with her:

https://www.sabrinalklassen.com
Facebook:  @Sabrina Dunaway Klassen
IG:  @klassegirl

Feb 15, 202123:29
S3E4 Nancy Jackson

S3E4 Nancy Jackson

Today, I'm joined by Nancy Jackson.  Nancy is an author, Bible teacher, and so much more.  In this episode we discuss her relationship with God, her life adventures and all things Nancy.  I know you will enjoy it.  

To connect with Nancy:

https://nancyjacksonauthor.com
Facebook:  @Nancy Jackson
Instagram:  @njackson

Feb 08, 202134:17
S3E3 Kim Hembry

S3E3 Kim Hembry

Today I am joined by Kim Hembry.  Kim is the founder of Freedom Gate, Intl.  Kim has a heart for seeing healing and freedom released in the lives of both individuals and communities and is passionate about seeing each child of God empowered to walk in the fruit of His promises
and in their spiritual inheritance.  She is a long-term missionary currently ministering in the Dominican Republic.  

To invite Kim to speak or teach at your event or connect with her in any way:  https://www.freedomgateintl.org

Follow Kim on social Media:
Facebook @Kim Hembry
Instagram  @krhembry 

Feb 01, 202126:23
S3E2 Pat Everett

S3E2 Pat Everett

On today's episode I am joined by my friend Pat Everett.  Pat is a counselor at Oneness Ministries and she is a lover of God and has a heart to see people find healing and hope in Christ.  

Connect with Pat at: zoewriter@gmail.com

https://www.oneness-ministries.org

Jan 25, 202130:47
S3E1 Simi John

S3E1 Simi John

Welcome to season 3 of the He Doesn't Waste a Thing Podcast.  Today I'm joined by my wonderful friend, Simi John.  Simi is a 30 something, wife  to a handsome preacher and mother to  two precious littles. She loves Jesus more than anything else and needs coffee to survive. She is a physical therapist, speaker, spiritual cheerleader and she released her first devotional book “I Am Not:Break Free From Stereotypes and Become the Woman God Made You To Be” in Feb 2020, now available on Amazon!

Her calling is to help women know their God given identity and purpose so they can experience abundant 

To connect with Simi or invite her to speak at your event: http://simijohn.tv
Facebook:  @simijohn    Instagram:  @simijohn

Buy her book:  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B084T37Q3K/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_FWQsEbEBWNAMK

Jan 18, 202128:59
S2E16 Denese Maresh

S2E16 Denese Maresh

In today's episode I am joined by my good friend, Denese Maresh.  Denese is the Care Pastor at Victory Church, Edmond Campus.  We talk about all things family, healing, and miracles.  You don't want miss today's episode.

To Connect with Denese:

denese.maresh@victory.church

IG: @deneseketchie
FB: Denese Ketchie Maresh

May 18, 202027:24
S2E15 Lori Fry

S2E15 Lori Fry

On today's episode you will me Lori Fry.  Lori is a Senior Biblical Counselor, Certified Biblical Life Coach, and Author.  She and her husband, Rick, are the founders of Oneness Ministries and together they work to help couples find the help and hope they need to have a healthy marriage.  We talk about her own experience with divorce, biblical views about divorce and her book, Grace In Brokenness, Hearing God's Heart in Divorce.   Connect with Lori www.oneness-ministries.org 405.888.9935 FB: @oneness ministries       @Lori Fry IG:  @onenessministries To purchase Lori's Book:  https://www.amazon.com/Grace-Brokenness-Hearing-Heart-divorce/dp/1511627573/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=Hearing+god%27s+heart+in+Divorce&qid=1588629578&sr=8-2
May 05, 202025:53
S2E14 Ryan Latham

S2E14 Ryan Latham

Today I'm joined by Ryan Latham.  Ryan is the founder of Renewed Leadership.  He works with churches, organizations, and individuals to help create strength in leadership.  He has just published a new ebook, "Keep Your Job (and help your pastor) During Covid-19.  You can get your copy from his website.

Connect with Ryan Latham:

https://www.renewedleadership.org

FB: Renewed Leadership
IG @renewedleadership
    @ryanlatham


Apr 28, 202029:07
S2E13 Pastor Terry Cuthbertson

S2E13 Pastor Terry Cuthbertson

Today I'm joined by Pastor Terry Cuthbertson.  Terry is the Lead Pastor at Hope City Church in Arcadia, OK.  He is an on fire church planter who is breaking down all the traditions and barriers that keep people from hearing the Gospel.  He is an outside of the box thinker and full of energy with a passion to see people come to know the audacious love of God.  He is a Kingdom Entrepreneur.  You are going to be so blessed by this episode.

To connect with Pastor Terry:

Hope City Church ~  hopecityokc.church   
FB:  Terry Cuthbertson
IG @pastortokc @hopecitychurchok

Apr 20, 202033:14
S2E12 Bekah Erway

S2E12 Bekah Erway

What a treat to be joined today by Bekah Erway.  Bekah is the Worship Pastor at Pathways Church in Yukon, Oklahoma.  She is a wife, mother, a speaker and worship leader.  On this episode we discuss all of those roles and so much more.  We talk about how she has walked through the tragedy of multiple miscarriages and how she finds healing.  You don't want to miss this episode.

Connect with Bekah
IG @bekaherway
FB @Bekah Erway
email: bekay@yourpathway.church

Mar 23, 202034:11
Episode S2E11 Dr. Denise Abston

Episode S2E11 Dr. Denise Abston

Today I am joined by Dr. Denise Abston.  Denise is the Senior Pastor at Resurrection Free Methodist Church.  She has been in the ministry for more than 20 years.  She was the first woman ordained as an elder at the 107th Mid-America Conference of the Free Methodist Church (May, 2004). She completed her bachelor's degree in Legal Studies from Oklahoma City University, her master's degree in Leadership and Ministry from Greenville University in Greenville, Illinois, and her doctorate degree in Christian Counseling from Omega Bible Institute and Seminary in Swartz, Louisiana.  I know you will enjoy our conversations about the church, women in ministry and her upcoming book.  

You can connect with Denise

FB:  Denise Weger Abston
https://www.rfmcokc.org/

Mar 16, 202026:01
Episode S2E10 Pastor John Chasteen

Episode S2E10 Pastor John Chasteen

In today's episode I am joined by my pastor and friend, Dr. Jon Chasteen.  Jon is the Lead Pastor at Victory Church in Oklahoma City, Edmond, and Maseru, Lesotho Africa.  He is also the President of The King’s University is an accredited, Spirit-filled, evangelical university based in the heart of the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex.  Dr. Chasteen has three earned degrees, including a Doctor of Education from Oral Roberts University. He and his wife, Michele, are blessed to enjoy life with their two children, Corey and Jace.  In this episode we talk about his life as a Christ follower, a pastor and everything in between.  

You can connect with Dr. Chasteen:

IG: @jonchasteen
www.victory.church
www.tku.edu

Mar 09, 202033:47
Episode S2E9 Elizabeth Ward
Mar 02, 202030:16
Episode S2E8 Patty Brown

Episode S2E8 Patty Brown

Today I'm joined by the lovely, Patty Brown.  Patty is on the advisory board for Branch 15 and has been a part of women's ministry for many years.  She  has a beautiful story to share and I'm so happy she is join me.  In today's episode we talk about loving God, motherhood, and so much more.  You will enjoy this episode so much. 

Feb 24, 202025:30
Episode S2E7 Brianna Lumpkin

Episode S2E7 Brianna Lumpkin

Today I am joined by my wonderful daughter-in-law, Brianna Lumpkin.  Brianna along with her husband, Mark are the Community Pastors for Faith Church in Hinton, OK.  We talk about her life as wife, mother, pastor and lover of Christ.  You don't want to miss a single minute.

To connect with Brianna:

www.faithchurch.family/hinton

Social Media:
IG: @briannalumpkin
FB: @briannalumpkin


Feb 17, 202022:18
Episode S2E6 Jane Zahasky

Episode S2E6 Jane Zahasky

Today I am joined by my great friend who always keeps me laughing and having fun, Pastor Jane Zahasky.  Jane is the Women's and Connections Pastor at Victory Church in Oklahoma City.  She is one of the most enthusiastic people I know.  You are guaranteed to spend the next 20 minutes laughing and having fun.  So glad you joined us today.

To connect with Jane or have her come speak at your event you can contact her at:
jane.zahasky@victory.church
www.victory.church/women

Follow her on social media:
IG:  zahaskyjane
FB:  Jane Crosman Zahasky 


Feb 10, 202024:51
Episode S2E5 Lael Ewing

Episode S2E5 Lael Ewing

February starts off amazing as today I am joined by my friend, worship leader, songwriter, and boss lady, Lael Ewing.  In this episode we discuss growing on the stage, motherhood, life transitions and business.  

To connect with Lael:

IG: @_lael
FB: Lael Ewing

Feb 03, 202031:06
Episode S2E4 Jody Andrews

Episode S2E4 Jody Andrews

Today's episode was actually recorded in late 2019 while I was on a mission trip to the country of Turkey.  Pastor Jody Andrews was also on the trip with the team and I knew when I met his, he had to be on the show.  Jody is the Lead Pastor at Life Church Columbus, Mississippi.  He has been in the ministry or many years and his church is growing and thriving.  

You can connect with Jody at
Life Church Columbus, MS  https://www.lifechurchgtr.com

Follow him on social media:
@jodyandrews


Jan 27, 202019:03
Episode S2E3 Selah Hirsch

Episode S2E3 Selah Hirsch

In this episode I am joined by my wonderful, highly passionate and highly caffeinated friend, Selah Hirsch.  Selah is the founder of Pipelime Brand Messaging and with her husband co-founded Love Works a youth leadership organization.  In this episode be prepared to laugh, learn and be changed.

To connect with Selah:
selah@pipelime.com
@selahhirsch

Jan 20, 202032:03
Episode S2E2 Roxanne Parks

Episode S2E2 Roxanne Parks

Today's episode is an encore performance by my good friend and ministry buddy, Roxanne Parks.  Roxanne is a gifted speaker, author, life coach, mentor, wife, mother and new grandmother.  She has been serving women in the homeschool arena and women's conference for years.  She is the author of the book "Are You Enough" which is available on her website and at all online book sellers.  She is well know for her Mom' Winter Summits.  

If you would like to invite Roxanne to speak at your next event or mentor you, you can connect with her at www.roxanneparks.com

Jan 13, 202027:52
Episode S2E1 Melisa Zimmerman

Episode S2E1 Melisa Zimmerman

Today on the show I am the guest.  Pastor Matt Wood take my seat at the interviewer and I get to answer all the questions.  Come check it out as we talk all about a subject I am very familiar with, ME!  We chat about my role in ministry and what my husband and I are up too these days.  

You can connect with me or schedule a marriage or women's event at:
melisa@bridgebuildermm.org
www.bridgebuildermm.org

Jan 06, 202034:55
Episode 34 Matt Bennett

Episode 34 Matt Bennett

Today I'm joined by Matt Bennett.  Matt is the President of Spirit Life Ministries.  He has spent the majority of his life sharing the gospel of Christ around the world.  He truly has a heart to empower people to go to the world and spread the Gospel.  

Matt is available for speaking engagement to your church or organization.  
You can connect with Matt:  matt@mattcbennett.com

You can learn more about Spirit Life Ministries at www.spiritlifemin.org

Dec 30, 201925:15
Episode 33 Matt Wood

Episode 33 Matt Wood

Today I am joined by Pastor Matt Wood.  Matt has been a wonderful part of my life for the last nearly 10 years.  We have served together in ministry and I learned so much for him.  I consider it an honor to have him in my life and you need him in yours.  

To connect with Matt to have in speak to your church or be a part of your worship:  Matt Wood 

Dec 23, 201931:10
Episode 32 Marcy Priest Jackson

Episode 32 Marcy Priest Jackson

Marcy Priest is a worship leader and songwriter based in Oklahoma. A mix of intense energy, infectious laughter, and contagious passion, Marcy has led worship at numerous churches and conferences across the country, performed on live worship albums, and released albums of her own inspirational songwriting. She is best known for being a worship leader at LifeChurch.tv in Oklahoma City and is an artist of exceptional depth who sings and leads with an honesty that is unmistakably her own.

To book Marcy for your church or event you can connect with her at:

www.marcypriest.com

Dec 16, 201927:53
Episode 32 Glenda Kryvor Part 2

Episode 32 Glenda Kryvor Part 2

Back for part 2, Glenda Kyvor shares about her latest project, Generation Next.  She is training leaders how to engage with children of this generation in relationship to cultural changes and the impacts of society.  

You can connect with Glenda at 

Modern Day Missions
P. O. Box 535578
Grand Prairie, TX 75053
C/0 Glenda Kryvor
glendamack222@gmail.com

Dec 09, 201925:19
Episode 31 Glenda Kryvor Part 1

Episode 31 Glenda Kryvor Part 1

Today I am joined with Glenda Kryvor.  Glenda has spent the vast majority of her life traveling the world sharing the Gospel as a single woman.  She will discuss the life of a missionary and miracles she has seen.  You don't want to miss this one.

You can connect with Glenda at:

Modern Day Missions
P. O. Box 535578
Grand Prairie, TX 75053

C/0 Glenda Kryvor
glendamack222@gmail.com

Dec 02, 201919:42
Episode 30 Kerry Bruton

Episode 30 Kerry Bruton

Today I'm joined by Kerry Bruton.  She is a counselor, speaker, and amazing Bible teacher.  You don't want to miss this.  

Kerry Bruton
Fountainhead Ministries

Nov 25, 201929:25
Episode 29 Laura Gamble

Episode 29 Laura Gamble

Today I introduce you to Laura Gamble.  Laura is a woman on the move.  She is a Life-Coach, business owner, strategic planner, and so much more.  She leads women executives and is a master of the non-profit world.  If you are looking for a Life-Coach or want to connect with Laura for any other reason, you can connect to her through her website.

www.redbudag.com

Nov 18, 201926:60
Episode 28 Rich Wood

Episode 28 Rich Wood

Today you get to meet on good friend, Pastor Rich Wood.  He is an associate pastor at Victory Church in OKC and an all around amazing person.  

If you want to schedule Rich to speak you can reach him at rich.wood@victory.church

Nov 11, 201925:32
Episode 27 Samantha Snipes

Episode 27 Samantha Snipes

Today I want to introduce you to Samantha Snipes.  Samantha is a girl with her hand in so many pies.  She is a business owner, ministry leader, wife, mother and general all around amazing person.  Trust  me you will enjoy this episode.  

Nov 04, 201920:21
Episode 26 Vicki Thorp

Episode 26 Vicki Thorp

Today's guest is Pastor Vicki Thorp.  Vicki serves on the board of 2 non-profit organizations and with her husband own a very successful plumbing business.  A former pastor at Victory Church she is a wonderful treasure trove of wisdom.

www.mountianchild.org

www.project31.com 

Oct 28, 201927:10
Episode 25 Jennifer Crawley

Episode 25 Jennifer Crawley

Jen is the Co-Founder of Pure Missions, a wife, mother, and great adventurer.  You won't want to miss any of her story.  

Follow Pure Missions on IG and FB

Support her ministry at https://puremissions.wixsite.com/puremissions

Oct 21, 201927:29
Episode 24 Shelly Walsh

Episode 24 Shelly Walsh

Joined on this episode by Shelly Walsh.  She is a business owner, mother, and mentor of women.  She is passionate to see women walk in their calling.  

Oct 14, 201921:41
Episode 23 Christie Brooks

Episode 23 Christie Brooks

Today I am joined by Christie Brooks.  She is a mother, business owner and champion for women who have been through broken marriages and abuse.  

Oct 07, 201924:59
Episode 22 Obed Salazar

Episode 22 Obed Salazar

Today you meet my son-in-law, worship musician and leader, Obed Salazar.  He shares how his life as a missionary child grew his relationship with Lord.

Connect with Obed
FB: Obed Salazar
IG:  obedesalazar

Sep 30, 201924:35
Episode 21 Liam Bernhard

Episode 21 Liam Bernhard

Meet Liam Bernhard, worship leader,  Regional Director for The Burn 24-7 (www.burn24-7.com)

Connect with Liam:  lionburnheart.com
FB: Liam Bernhard
IG:  lionburnheart

Sep 23, 201926:20
Episode 20 Nikki Wright

Episode 20 Nikki Wright

Today you will meet Nikki Wright.  She is a woman on the move.  She is a Life Coach and ministry leader who is passionate about seeing women become everything God has created the to be.

You can connect with Nikki at:  nikkilwright.com
FB:  nikkiwrightlifecoach
IG:  nikkilwright

Sep 17, 201925:04
Episode 19 ~ Roxanne Parks

Episode 19 ~ Roxanne Parks

Roxanne Parks is a gifted speaker, author, life coach, mentor, wife, mother and new grandmother.  She has been serving women in the homeschool arena and women's conference for years.  She is the author of the book "Are You Enough" which is available on her website and at all online book sellers.  If you would like to invite Roxanne to speak at your next event or mentor you, you can connect with her at www.roxanneparks.com

Aug 26, 201925:26
Episode 18 ~ Shari Wood

Episode 18 ~ Shari Wood

In this episode, I am joined by my good friend, Shari Wood.  Shari is an educator, pastor, and speaker.  She has spent her life in ministry and has a heart to see women become who God created them to be as well as see biblical marriage restored.  

To schedule Shari to speak or request mentorship contact her at:
sharilaughs@gmail.com

Aug 19, 201921:53
Episode 17 - Kyler Clapp

Episode 17 - Kyler Clapp

What fun to an amazing millennial join me today.  In this Episode, Kyler Clapp, worship leader all around fun person shares what it's like to be a part of the next generation.  

Follow her at clappkyler on IG
To connect with her for leading worship for you email clappkyler@gmail.com

Aug 12, 201921:51
Episode 16 - Cindy Conant

Episode 16 - Cindy Conant

In this episode I am joined by my great friend, Cindy Conant. Cindy is a pastor, worshipper, and radical lover of Jesus.


Aug 05, 201921:36
Episode 15 - Dr. Garnet Pike

Episode 15 - Dr. Garnet Pike

Today I have the privilege of having Dr. Garnet Pike, founder of Spirit Life Ministries. In this episode, Dr. Pike shares amazing wisdom and fun details of his life. 

www.spiritlifemin.org


Jul 29, 201922:27
Episode 14 - Steve Zimmerman
Jul 03, 201920:18
Episode 13 - Jennifer Crow (Part 2)
Jun 27, 201926:05
Episode 12 - Jennifer Crow (Part 1)

Episode 12 - Jennifer Crow (Part 1)

Today I’m joined by Jennifer Crow, Founder of the Beautiful Dream Society.  Today we talk about her life as Co-Founding Pastor of a mega church, the public ending of her first marriage and so much more.

Jun 17, 201926:39