This week on The Cold Coffee & Cotton Stems Podcast, I am honored to have Stephanie Holbrook from Rough Girl Turned Redeemed on the show! She shares a personal story of holding onto hope and how we can trust God in the valley and on the mountaintop.

Read Stephanie's Thoughts on Holding Onto Hope: https://roughgirlturnedredeemed.com/2020/01/24/hold-onto-hope-chapter-42-is-coming/

Follow her on The Rough Girl Turned Redeemed Blog: https://roughgirlturnedredeemed.com

Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roughgirl_redeemed/

Follow her on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/roughgirlturnedredeemed/

Listen to her podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rough-girl-turned-redeemed-by-stephanie-holbrook/id1479205394

Book her to speak at your event AND/OR Grab Some Cute Merch: https://www.facebook.com/roughgirlturnedredeemed/photos/a.969323306548983/1532187203595921/?type=3&theater

24:24:50: We chat about gossip and how it is destroying our relationships. We live in a society that loves drama and gossip. On the big screen, they make it look harmless because it is scripted. However, in real life when we choose to gossip we are truly destroying a person and our relationship with them. Fast forward to minute 24 to hear more!

31:42:0 The Coffee Talk Segment: I share the top 5 products that you need when you're hosting guests! Unfortunately, we can't host guests right now due to the Coronavirus BUT it gives us all something to look forward to here *hopefully,* soon.

*The links below are affiliate links and I will receive a small commission if you purchase.*

1. My favorite coffee: https://rstyle.me/+NoWmvd7i4zY5lLsYd9S-7A
Coffee Creamer, I always have on hand: https://rstyle.me/+m-fSpXcxLtFyfHRG32Avww

Fun fact: If you come over to my house for coffee, I always purchase you your very own mug beforehand so you can use it and take it home! It is kind of like my gift that says, "Hey, let's be friends!" These are the mugs I have bought recently for friends: https://rstyle.me/+gz518nTCVfjkQqOvjnAPsA

2. Favorite Muffin Mix: https://rstyle.me/+vVlpn0Nq8sl1--PrEQDorg
Favorite Muffin Pan: https://rstyle.me/+1xYfke-YA1x9RDUXF8uuHw
Fun disposable plates I keep around for guests: https://www.target.com/p/8-5-20ct-confetti-disposable-dinner-plates-spritz-8482/-/A-54213227

3. Games
Tabletop Ping Pong: https://rstyle.me/+txIOEN_dX-MTmrHE-Zh08g
The Office Board Game: https://rstyle.me/+R36PJR-OoX1SwFn_Sdy4sg
Apples To Apples: https://rstyle.me/+oBseba_hyj9mtgXsrZ1QOA

4. Linens For Guest Space
Best Duvet Cover Set: https://amzn.to/2xk4egs
Blankets: https://rstyle.me/+EGHmqEImNZeCbWlrwOBYwA
Pillows: https://rstyle.me/+_4LiwHRSHEBzXNHvVQB1RQ

5. Toiletries/Phone Chargers
Phone Charger: https://rstyle.me/+rrLkB-mrcuBRXBvYNQ8z2A

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Side note: Since I do most of my interviews remotely via software that I use, once in a while there is an echo or technical difficulty. There is a small echo in this episode that I was not able to fully edit out.