Breathing Room with Caroline Schandel

Where does your confidence reside? What are you most confident in?

This week Caroline unpacks what it means to be confident not in you measuring up a certain way or in circumstances going as planned but in God's work in you. It's confidence that doesn't get threatened or diminished when you (naturally) fumble or fall but that remains fully intact no matter what comes.

This episode will challenge you to rethink your limitations as opportunities and your confidence as igniting courage in others.

What does it mean to hold space for words and for silence? This week Caroline discusses how Mary spoke and pondered, she declared and treasured. This episode will remind you that there is room for both with God, and there is need for both with God.

To kick off the Advent season, this week's episode is focused on when Mary heard that Jesus would be born from her. Caroline discusses how Mary was troubled but favored, and wondered how it was even possible for God to do what he was planning. If you're feeling unsure of what's ahead or wondering how God will move where you are, this episode will remind you that you're in good company.

How do you live with gratitude no matter what is or is not happening around you? This week Caroline dives into the topic of living a thankful life and discusses practical ways to cultivate gratitude in your everyday life.

How does the Holy Spirit affect your everyday life? Closing out the 3-part discussion on the Holy Spirit, Caroline talks about what the Holy Spirit means for who you are and how you live what's before you. You'll learn where you belong, how you are affirmed, and what it means to adventure with God in expectant anticipation for what's next.

What does the Holy Spirit give? Caroline continues the conversation this week about the Holy Spirit, talking specifically about when Jesus breathed life into his disciples (John 20) and when fire came upon them (Acts 2). Life and power were both given to them and both are available to you. Listen in and get ready to learn more about who is the Holy Spirit!

Who is the Holy Spirit? On this episode, Caroline discusses what it means that the Holy Spirt is the "another helper" (John 14:16). You'll learn 3 keys to developing a deeper friendship with the Holy Spirit and you'll understand more clearly his purpose in your everyday life.

What do you do when your dream remains delayed? Or when it's still not time to step into the next season? This week Caroline discusses how to keep going when you find yourself waiting. She teaches on the miracle of Jesus turning water to wine and that even though it wasn't time for Jesus to do everything, he still chose to do something.

Feeling pressed in by life? Overwhelmed by challenges? This week Caroline digs into Psalm 27 and discusses how David chose to trust God in the middle of difficult circumstances. This episode will encourage you to show up today with honesty, confidence, and courage that God's hand is on you and his presence is with you.

How does God respond and what does he do when he remembers? On this episode Caroline unpacks the story of Hannah with the birth of Samuel, and discusses what it means that God remembers you in your sorrow. If you feel forgotten or heartbroken, this episode is for you. It'll remind you that your pain is meant to draw you to God and that as you wait, God remembers — by doing, moving, and working on your behalf.