Sunshine Cafe: Real Stories, Real People, Real Encouragement

About Sunshine Cafe: Real Stories, Real People, Real Encouragement

Welcome to the Sunshine☀️Café—where we pour positive back into your day! What might your life be like if you were healthier, happier, and living with even more impact? I'm Lisa Roers—Christian, wife, mom, certified coach, PhD student, and passionate believer that we were created for more! At Sunshine☀️Café, we explore four pillars of a life well-lived: NOURISH, MOVE, GROW, and BELIEVE. Through inspiring stories, encouraging conversations, and practical strategies, we'll discover ways to nourish our bodies, strengthen our minds, and deepen our faith so we can live with greater impact, purpose, and joy. Grab your favorite drink, and let’s dive in! (And one more thing—my promise is to give you a podcast that is 100% clean. No bad language. No exceptions—ever!)

Publisher

Lisa Roers

Category

education · health & fitness · religion & spirituality

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

24 Nov 2023

Latest episode

7 Nov 2026

Latest episodes

153 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   7 Nov 2026

   152: CARBAGE: Not all Carbs are Equal

   Are carbohydrates really the enemy? Because not all carbs are created equal — and knowing the difference could change your health forever! In this episode of Sunshine☀️Café, we're talking about CARBAGE — highly refined, nutrient-poor carbohydrates that fill us without fueling us with the nutrients we need. We'll make this SUPER easy and unpack what CARBAGE is and why what we eat influences so much more than our waistlines so you can clearly understand and own this topic. Plus, I'll share some simple, practical ways to recognize CARBAGE, make healthier food swaps, and fuel your body, rather than just filling it. You don't have to give up ALL carbohydrates, but CARBAGE is one “food group” you can absolutely run away from and later be grateful you did!! Lisa Roers's LINKS: EMAIL Lisa for a free consultation on how to kick the carb cravings! Lisa@LisaRoers.com Website: www.LisaRoers.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SunshineCafePodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/SunshineCafePodcast/

2. 

   31 Oct 2026

   151: They Thought He Was Dead… He Was Just Getting Started with Douglas Vandergraph

   At 16, Douglas Vandergraph survived a devastating head-on collision that changed his life forever. He shares his extraordinary account of a near-death experience, seeing his late father, and the long, painful journey of learning to walk again. From taking 57 determined steps out of the hospital to walking bench by bench across a college campus, Doug's story is one of perseverance, faith, and finding hope when life doesn't go according to plan. Join us at the Sunshine Café for a heartfelt conversation about wrestling with God, the power of prayer, showing up when life gets difficult, and trusting that your story isn't over. Sometimes you're simply standing in the middle of the page—not at the end of the book. ☀️ Douglas Vandergraph LINKS: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@douglasvandergraph (https://www.youtube.com/@douglasvandergraph) Website: https://douglasvandergraph.com/ (https://douglasvandergraph.com/) Christian media library: https://douglasvandergraph.com/douglas-vandergraph-master-index/ (https://douglasvandergraph.com/douglas-vandergraph-master-index/) Publishing directory: https://douglasvandergraph.com/everywhere-douglas-vandergraph-publishes/ (https://douglasvandergraph.com/everywhere-douglas-vandergraph-publishes/) Lisa Roers's LINKS: Website: www.LisaRoers.com (http://www.LisaRoers.com) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SunshineCafePodcast/ (https://www.facebook.com/SunshineCafePodcast/) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/SunshineCafePodcast/

3. 

   24 Oct 2026

   150: When Evil Becomes Normal - How to Recognize It and Fight Back

   Is evil real? And have we become so comfortable with it that we no longer recognize it? In this episode of Sunshine☀️Café, we're tackling a challenging but important topic: how evil can quietly influence our lives through deception, desensitization, and seemingly harmless compromises. We'll explore what Scripture teaches about recognizing evil, how repeated exposure can dull our moral sensitivity, and why even small choices can gradually pull us away from God's truth. But here's the GOOD NEWS: Evil doesn't get the final word. God does! Discover five practical ways to strengthen your spiritual discernment, stand firm in your faith, and overcome evil with good. Be aware, but not afraid. God's goodness is greater! Scriptures Referenced — Sunshine☀️Café Episode #150 1 Peter 5:8–9 — Be alert; the devil prowls like a roaring lion. Resist him and stand firm in faith. Romans 12:21 — Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. Matthew 6:13 — The Lord's Prayer: Deliver us from the evil one. 1 John 3:12 — Cain belonged to the evil one and murdered his brother. Ephesians 6:12 — Our struggle is not against flesh and blood but against spiritual forces of evil. 2 Corinthians 11:14 — Satan masquerades as an angel of light. Genesis 3:1–6 — The serpent deceives Eve by questioning God's instructions. Ephesians 4:31 — Get rid of bitterness, rage, anger, slander, and malice. Isaiah 5:20 — A warning against calling evil good and good evil. Romans 12:2 — Do not conform to the world; be transformed by renewing your mind. 3 John 1:11 — Do not imitate evil, but imitate good. Matthew 5:13 — Jesus calls His followers the salt of the earth. Matthew 5:14–16 — Jesus calls His followers the light of the world. Philippians 4:8 — Focus on what is true, noble, right, pure, lovely, admirable, excellent, and praiseworthy. 2 Timothy 1:7 — God gives us power, love, and self-discipline rather than fear. 1 John 4:4 — The One in us is greater than the one in the world. James 4:7 — Submit to God, resist the devil, and he will flee. Ephesians 6:10–18 — Put on the full armor of God to stand firm against evil. Hebrews 5:14 — Mature believers train themselves to distinguish good from evil. James 1:5 — Ask God for wisdom, and He gives generously.

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• Heather Udo
• Melissa Hampton
• Cecilia Mannella
• Anna Anderson
• Christiane David

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4.9 / 5

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5.0 / 5

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