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Volume 5 No. 3  | May 2025

How Honest Talk Became a Healing Podcast

It all started on a couch. During the pandemic, Attorney Neibra C. Williams would crash at former Judge Judith W. Hawkins’ home while in town for court. What began as casual late-night talks turned into something deeper.  “On Friday nights,” Judith recalls, “as she sat on my loveseat and I dozed on the sofa, our conversations covered everything—nothing was off limits.” From those unfiltered exchanges came Friendly Discourse, a podcast grounded in scripture, personal growth, and spiritual reflection.  “Friendly Discourse began before it had a name,” Judith says. “Its original purpose was to discuss themes for a women’s empowerment conference, but it quickly became a space for sharing wisdom and insights buried deep in my heart.” Now in its third season, Friendly Discourse blends candid dialogue with biblical insight. Despite their differences—age, background, even belief systems—Neibra and Judith share a rare connection that draws listeners in. Their connection, which originated around the legal profession, has blossomed and grown. “Neibra’s prodding, questions, and counterpoints force me to re-examine, confirm, modify, and share my conclusions, which must reflect Biblical principles,” Judith says. For Neibra, the podcast has become a personal ministry.  “It will forever be just ‘chit-chatting’ with my best friend,” she says. “But preparing for each episode has forced me to study parts of the Bible I had never explored. I’ve grown tremendously in my walk with God.” This season, the focus is on self-esteem, viewed through the lives of the five women listed in Jesus’s genealogy: Tamar, Rahab, Ruth, Bathsheba, and Mary. Their stories offer timeless truths in a world full of distorted messages.  “Friendly Discourse allows me to connect with listeners who are searching for insight and understanding—they just need someone to point them toward a better way,” Judith says. LISTEN TODAY JOIN US IN STUDY

YES, I WANT A DEEPER STUDY! Available in ePub (Kindle, iBooks, etc.) or printable PDF format. This season of the Friendly Discourse is based on my devotional booklet, Check the Mirror. Follow along with us week to week, or jump ahead and enjoy a daily devotional. How’s your self-esteem? If you’ve ever struggled with self-worth, questioned your value, or felt defined by others’ opinions — this devotional is for you. Through the powerful, real-life stories of Tamar, Rahab, Ruth, Bathsheba, and Mary, this short but life-changing devotional shows how God sees beyond what others see. These women—flawed, overlooked, and judged—were chosen to be part of Jesus’s family line. And so are you. 🪞 Don’t let distorted mirrors define you. 💡 Start seeing yourself through the only mirror that matters: God’s.

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Should workers have to choose between their faith and their job? Walmart’s new scheduling policy may be cutting hours for religious employees. Plus, a Florida church is fighting to keep its food pantry open after the city shut it down. Religious freedom or legal loopholes? We break it all down in this new episode. Thanks for all your support.  Recent ratings information reports that Faith & Politics, now in its third season on HopeTV, has nearly 2 million viewers every Sunday evening at 6pm on channel 368 on the Direct TV network and ranked in the top 20 shows on the network. Faith and Politics is sponsored by the North American Division of Seventh-day Adventists. Visit the Faith & Politics Youtube Channel.

PARTNERSHIP REPORT

GRM2 is the only organization partnered with Refuge House, the abuse shelter, to provide monthly gifts for the residents, including sorely needed bus passes. The ladies’ needs continue to increase as Refuge House resources are stretched between multiple housing facilities. Basics like soap, lotion, hair products, toothpaste, deodorant, and feminine hygiene products are regularly in short supply. Your donation of any amount will both encourage the ladies and enlarge GRM2’s impact. Please help us help women who have sought protection at Refuge House. DONATE TODAY DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT

Feeling overwhelmed by life’s setbacks? There’s a joy that doesn’t rely on your circumstances—and it’s closer than you think. In this powerful message, we explore the story of Naomi and Ruth to reveal how God brings purpose out of pain and beauty from brokenness. 🙌 Whether you’re facing loss, uncertainty, or waiting on a breakthrough, this word will uplift your spirit and remind you that joy happens, even in the storm. WATCH NOW

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Is there a link between sweets and cancer? The top 5 sources of added sugar in American diets are: Sugar-sweetened beverages Desserts and sweet snacks Sweetened tea and coffee Candy Breakfast cereals and bars “… higher consumption of added sugars is associated with an increase risk of certain cancers,” said Natalie Ledesma, an oncology dietitian in a recent interview with AARP. Obesity is associated with a higher risk of getting 13 types of cancer, according to the Centers for Disease Control including: Adenocarcinoma of the esophagus Breast (in women who have gone through menopause) Colon and rectum Uterus Gallbladder Upper stomach Kidneys Liver Ovaries Pancreas Thyroid Meningioma (a type of brain cancer) Multiple myeloma

BIBLE STUDIES Need a new perspective? Choose from a variety of topics from GRM2’s Bible devotional publications. Nothing is sweeter than the peace found in connection with the Savior. Find encouragement by boosting your time spent with Jesus. You can learn about building self-esteem, prayer, spiritual gifts, gaining perspective, navigating trials, and more. Read with a group of friends and share what you’ve learned. Check out all of the booklets today on the Gaza Road Ministries website or Amazon. PURCHASE THE COLLECTION

THOUGHT TO PONDER When God speaks, they are not suggestions. They are directives to be immediately obeyed. — Judith Warren Hawkins

Judith W. Hawkins, JD, MS, is the founder and CEO of Gaza Road Ministries and GRM2. GRM2 is a 501(c)(3) organization and gifts are deductible as charitable contributions for federal tax purposes. GRM2, Post Office Box 17 Clifton, TN 38425-0017  (850) 888-2433 judithhawkins.grm2@outlook.com journey-to-understanding.com  JOIN THE MISSION OF GRM2 and DONATE TODAY SUBSCRIBE TO THE NEWSLETTER ENJOY PREVIOUS EDITIONS DOWNLOAD APP — GOOGLE DOWNLOAD APP — APPLE

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