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Are you in a season of waiting?  Waiting on God to answer a prayer?  Waiting on a dream to come true?  What if we could learn how to wait well?

This week on the podcast, Wendy Pope and I talk about her book, *Wait and See: Finding Peace in God's Pauses and Plans.  Wendy shares about her own season of waiting as well as the life of David, an excellent example of waiting well during his 15 years from the pasture to the palace.  Wendy says, “God’s Timing is always perfect, and God is Never Late.” Friend, if you are beginning to doubt if you heard God correctly in your season of waiting, then I hope Wendy’s 5 misconceptions about waiting will encourage you.

I promise you do not want to miss her wisdom!  To listen, click on the link in my profile.

Book Recommendation:

*I Am Not But I Know I Am by Louie Giglio

Also, I am so excited for someone to win a copy of Wendy’s book: *Wait and See: Finding Peace in God's Pauses and Plans.  All the details of the book giveaway are on my website at jodirosser.com or you can click this direct link: https://jodirosser.com/giveaways/wait-and-see-book-giveaway/

Wendy loves lazy Sundays watching golf with her husband Scott, thrifting with her daughter, and playing practical jokes with her son. Wendy is the Founder and Executive Director of Word Up Ministries. She is a wife to Scott and mother to her grown children, one daughter and one son. Wendy is a member of the Proverbs 31 Ministries’ Speaker Team and the author of Hidden Potential: Revealing What God can Do Through You, Yes, No and Maybe: Living With the God of Immeasurably More, and Wait and See: Finding Peace in God’s Pauses and Plans. She has been leading women all over the world to life change through her in-depth of teaching, Read through the Word study of the One Chronological Bible.

You can connect with Wendy at https://wendypope.org/  Also, If you are interested in downloading the Waiting Well Lock Screens, go to https://wendypope.org/wait-and-see/ and scroll to the bottom of the page.

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Do you desire to grow deeper in your faith?  Have you ever thought about growing deeper as hidden growth? Growth that happens when no one else can see.  Growth that happens between just you and God.  Deep Root Growth!

This week on the podcast, I talk with Matt Berry about his new book, *Invited.  I love this quote from his book, “Meaningful growth takes place in hidden places.”  We dive deeper into this idea of hidden growth as well as talk about the inward and outward practices that help us grow deep roots in our faith. Honestly, talking about growing deep roots is my favorite part!

I promise you do not want to miss this conversation.

Book Recommendations:

• *Prayer by Hans Urs von Balthasar
• *Faithful Presence by David E. Fitch

Also, I am so excited for someone to win a copy of Matt’s book: *Invited.  All the details of the book giveaway are on my website at jodirosser.com or you can click this direct link: https://jodirosser.com/giveaways/invited-book-giveaway/ 

Matt Berry is an author and director of The Jesus Following Network. He also works full-time in the field of Cybersecurity. His mission in life is to inspire and nurture a lifestyle of movement, freedom, and rest in the lives of spiritually inclined people. He and his wife, Elisa, live in Big Lake, Minnesota, where they are raising their four boys to be world changers...and to not burp at the table.

Useful Links:

• Ordering the Book https://www.amazon.com/Invited-Simple-Guide-Connecting-God/dp/1734268905
• The Digital Journey https://themattberry.com/digital-journey
• Website https://find.themattberry.com

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Have you ever wondered if your contribution will make a difference?  Sometimes we think we only have a small amount of time or a limited resource, and we wonder if that will that really make an impact. I am here to tell you that YES it will!  I love the miracle when God feeds the 5000.  The little boy gives his small lunch and God multiplies it.  Friend, I believe he will do the same for you.

This week on the podcast, I cannot wait to highlight A Way To Help, a non-profit organization that is making a difference by helping provide clean water to people without in Uganda.  I cannot wait for you to hear Marla and Maureen share how God took their desire to help and expanded it beyond their wildest dreams.  From bracelets to deep water wells, God loves to take our contributions and multiply them!

My friend and I have had the privilege to help fund two water wells with A Way to Help and it has been a phenomenal experience.  I cannot wait to show pictures this week of the priceless smiles of the kids and families in the two villages.

In Max Lucado’s book, Outlive Your Life: You Were Made To Make A Difference, he says, “No one can do everything, but everyone can do something.”  This book re-ignited in me a desire to make a difference.  I am so excited that we will be giving away a copy of this book on the podcast this week.  All the details of the book giveaway are on my website at jodirosser.com or you can click this direct link: https://jodirosser.com/giveaways/outlive-your-life-book-giveaway/

Book Recommendations:

• *If You Want to Walk on Water, You’ve Got to Get Out of the Boat by John Ortberg
• *The Poor Will Be Glad by Peter Greer

Friend, this Tuesday is Giving Tuesday, and I want to encourage you to give back.  If you are interested in helping make a difference with clean water, I highly recommend A Way To Help. You can go to their website at https://awaytohelp.org/ for details.

Remember You Were Made to Make a Difference!

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Do you have any special family traditions that you do for the Holidays?  I cannot believe the Holiday season begins this week with Thanksgiving, and then Christmas will be here before we know it. 

Christmas is one of my favorite Holidays, and I believe it is because of all the special family traditions we did growing up.  So, I am excited to have my mom join me this week on the podcast.  We are going to share our favorite family traditions I had as a child as well as some special ones that I do with my kids.  It is going to be so fun to take a stroll down memory lane with my mom.

I promise you do not want to miss this special episode.

Also, I would love to hear some of your special family traditions. Will you join me on my Depth Podcast Facebook Group and share some of your favorite Holiday traditions? I am so looking forward to hearing more about your family traditions.  https://www.facebook.com/groups/depthpodcast

Lastly, I want to say how grateful I am for each of you!  Thank you for listening to the podcast and for desiring to grow deeper in your faith and stronger in your relationships!  With Thanksgiving this week, I want to express my gratitude and let you know that I am truly so thankful for you!

Love, Jodi

Have you ever read a children’s book, and it just really touched your heart? The storyline and the words were exactly what you needed to hear. This is how I felt about the book, *The Remember Balloons.

I am so excited to talk with the author, Jessie Oliveros this week on the podcast.  We will be diving deeper into her children’s book on memory loss.  Right now, I am in a season where my kids are getting older and so are my parents. Maybe you can relate. I love how Jessie encourages us to intentional and capture the stories and memories we have with our aging loved ones whether it is our parents or grandparents.

I promise you do not want to miss what Jessie shares about her children’s book.   

Book Recommendations:

• *Wilfred Gordon McDonald Partridge by Mem Fox
• *The Brilliant Fall of Gianna Z. by Kate Messner
• *Mercy Suarez Changes Gears by Meg Medina
• *Creating Moments of Joy Along the Alzheimer Journey by Jolene Bracky

Also, I am so excited for someone to win a copy of Jessie’s book: *The Remember Balloons. All the details of the book giveaway are on my website at jodirosser.com or you can click this direct link: https://jodirosser.com/giveaways/the-remember-balloons-giveaway/

Jessie grew up watching Kansas sunsets, and she'll always have wild sunflowers and gold-tipped corn fields in her heart. She spent her college-life climbing mountains in Utah and striving for higher vistas. After a fulfilling career as a registered nurse, Jessie hung up her stethoscope to grow children and stories. She loves root beer floats, autumn, and running in the rain. These days you can find her in the Texas hill country with her husband, their five kids, and a dog named Della.

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Would you say you are a grateful person? Do you have a daily or weekly practice of gratitude?  Maybe it is a monthly or yearly practice that you do in the month of November.

I am so excited to have Amber Cullum, the host of the Grace Enough podcast share this week.  I cannot wait for you to hear her daily practice of gratitude as well as a unique way to look at comparison.  Honestly, this is my favorite part. 

I promise you do not want to miss the nuggets of truth she shares!

Book Recommendation:

*The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis

Amber Cullum is the podcast host behind Grace Enough. She is first a child of God and saved by His grace alone. She is a wife to Sam, a mom of 3, a Physical Therapist, a Kentucky native living in Raleigh, and a lover of connecting with people and learning the stories of God’s grace in their lives.  You can connect with Amber at GraceEnoughPodcast.com or on Instagram: @graceenoughpodcast_amber

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*Note: If you are interested in purchasing the book recommended, I would love for you to use the Amazon Affiliate link above to help support the podcast. Thank you!

Are you an introvert?  Do you have a loved one who is an introvert? Then you do not want to miss this week’s episode!

I talk with Holley Gerth about her new book, *The Powerful Purpose of Introverts: Why the World Needs You to Be You. Holley explains the difference between an extrovert and introvert; honestly, I love the brain science.  She also shares about self-awareness and growth, knowing our struggles and strengths.  We even talk about how we can better understand our loved ones through their happiness words.

Are you an enneagram 1? Holley also shares some great tips to combat our inner critic. I promise you do not want to miss what she shares.

Book Recommendations:

• *Quiet by Susan Cain
• *Essentialism by Greg McKeown

Also, I am so excited for someone to win a copy of Holley’s book: *The Powerful Purpose of Introverts: Why the World Needs You to Be You  All the details of the book giveaway are on my website at jodirosser.com or you can click this direct link: https://jodirosser.com/giveaways/the-powerful-purpose-of-introverts/

None of us are 100% introvert or extrovert. To find out how much introvert you have in you, take Holley’s one-minute “What % Introvert Are You?” quiz!

Holley Gerth loves humans, words, and good coffee. She’s a Wall Street Journal bestselling author, life coach, and counselor with a Master of Science degree in Mental Health. Holley also cofounded the groundbreaking online community (in)courage, which had almost one million page views in its first six months, and cohosts the More Than Small Talk podcast. Her newest release is The Powerful Purpose of Introverts: Why the World Needs You to Be You. Find out more and connect with Holley at holleygerth.com or on Instagram at @holleygerth

LIFE ON PURPOSE SUMMIT is this week!

For 5 days, starting November 2nd, writer/speaker Katy Epling is bringing together teaching and resources from 18 speakers and authors who have found their identity and purpose in God. You’ll hear about everything from faith & family to healing from heartbreak & loss to ministry & handling the overwhelm of everyday life—and more.

For example, I’m going to be talking all about Hope for the Hurting Heart on Thursday November 5th!

The best part? It’s totally free!  Here is a link to get your free ticket for the Life On Purpose Virtual Summit today!  Life on Purpose Registration Page

You can also get your hands on the All-Access Pass!

With the All Access Pass you’ll get Summit Recordings in case you cannot watch them live, VIP Speaker Bonuses and more.  Check it out here!  Life on Purpose All Access Pass

So excited to have you join me at the Life on Purpose Summit!

Don't forget to subscribe to the show so you don't miss any new episodes.

*Note: If you are interested in purchasing this book or the books recommended, I would love for you to use the Amazon Affiliate link above to help support the podcast. Thank you!

Have you ever heard someone’s back story and that helped light up their present story?

LaVonda McCullough encourages women to walk confidently in their identity in Christ and find freedom from anxiety, depression, and unforgiveness.  Recently I heard her share about her childhood and growing up in a chaotic home.  The truths she now shares about God’s love and prayer were birthed from God meeting her in the middle of her hard circumstances and helping her find freedom and forgiveness. Honestly, LaVonda’s testimony is so powerful and the words she shares are full of wisdom and truth!

I promise you do not want to miss what she shares about God’s love, forgiveness, the Bible, and prayer.

Also, I am so excited for someone to win a copy of LaVonda’s book: *21 Days of Fasting and Prayer  All the details of the book giveaway are on my website at jodirosser.com or you can click this direct link: https://jodirosser.com/giveaways/21-days-of-fasting-and-prayer-giveaway/

Book Recommendation:

• Releasing The Prisoner Within by Keith E. Jackson

LaVonda McCullough is an Author, Biblical Life Coach, and Speaker who is passionate about teaching women to become equipped, encouraged, and empowered through the Word of God.  Since 2012, she has coached countless women to complete freedom through the spiritual discipline of Daily Quiet Times, Prayer, and Fasting to discover joy in their journey. 

Through one-on-one Coaching, Bible Study, Prayer Walks, and retreats (Joyful Journey RefresHER retreat) she teaches women how to reach the divine power within and discover their purpose.  Her RefresHER retreats provide a safe, loving, and nurturing environment that allows those she works with to tap into the divine and commune with God themselves.

With personal experience from shame, trauma, depression, and unforgiveness, LaVonda focuses on the whole person - spirit, soul, and body. LaVonda has traveled throughout Europe and Africa speaking about healing through the power of prayer. 

LaVonda and her husband, Pastor Micah, are recent empty-nesters of three children, residing in Stuttgart, Germany with their two fur-babies, Prince and Biscuit. Connect with LaVonda at www.lavondamccullough.com, or on Facebook and Instagram. 

LIFE ON PURPOSE SUMMIT: 

I am so excited to part of the Life on Purpose Summit!  The goal for this summit is to encourage you in purposeful faith!

For 5 days, starting November 2nd, writer/speaker Katy Epling is bringing together teaching and resources from 18 speakers and authors who have found their identity and purpose in God. You’ll hear about everything from faith & family to healing from heartbreak & loss to ministry & handling the overwhelm of everyday life—and more.

For example, I’m going to be talking all about Hope for the Hurting Heart!

The best part? It’s totally free!

Here is a link to get your free ticket for the Life On Purpose Virtual Summit today!

Life on Purpose Registration Page

You can also get your hands on the All-Access Pass for a reduced price right now of $17!

With the All Access Pass you’ll get Summit Recordings in case you cannot watch them live, VIP Speaker Bonuses and more. 

Check it out here!  Life on Purpose All Access Pass

So excited to have you join me at the Life on Purpose Summit!

Don't forget to subscribe to the show so you don't miss any new episodes.

*Note: If you are interested in purchasing this book or the books recommended, I would love for you to use the Amazon Affiliate link above to help support the podcast. Thank you!

Have you ever looked at the circumstances of your life and said, “This is Not My Story- this is not the narrative I would have written for my life?”  I know that I have. 

This week on the podcast, Sarah Westfall, shares her personal “Not My Story” with us.  As she vulnerably shares about the loss of her son, Sarah describes how God met her in the middle of the grief.  She wanted to quickly move past the pain, but instead God spoke in her heart and said “Be Still. Stay. Rest in Me.”  This moment in time birthed a devotional called *Be Still: Leaning into God when Everything is Falling Apart. Sarah invited other writers to join her, and I love that God is the consistent thread that runs through all the devotionals.   

Sarah is the host of the Not My Story Podcast as she invites others to share their unexpected story and how God showed up in the middle of the grief.  If you are walking through the Unexpected, Sarah wrote an ebook called Interrupted just for you.  We talk about it on the podcast and you can download it on her website: https://www.sarahewestfall.com/subscribe

I promise you do not want to miss what Sarah shares this week. 

Book Recommendations:

• *I Will Carry You by Angie Smith
• *With: Reimagining the Way You Relate to God by Skye Jethani

Also, I am so excited for someone to win a copy of Sarah’s devotional: *Be Still: Leaning into God when Everything is Falling Apart. All the details of the book giveaway are on my website at jodirosser.com or you can click on this direct link: https://jodirosser.com/giveaways/be-still-devotional-giveaway/

Sarah E. Westfall is a full-time writer, speaker, and host of Not My Story, a conversational podcast about faith and the unexpected. She holds a BS in English Education and MA in Student Development Counseling, and her past work includes teaching and serving as a student life professional on college campuses. After experiencing the loss of her son almost a decade ago, Sarah invites readers into a life of authenticity and deep communion with God and with each other. Her work has been featured in RELEVANT, Fathom Mag, and The Joyful Life Magazine. Sarah calls Indiana home, where she lives with her husband Ben and four sons. You can connect with Sarah at sarahewestfall.com or on Instagram @sarah_westfall & @notmystorypod

LIFE ON PURPOSE SUMMIT:  

I am so excited to part of the Life on Purpose Summit! The goal for this summit is to encourage you in purposeful faith!

For 5 days, starting November 2nd, writer/speaker Katy Epling is bringing together teaching and resources from 18 speakers and authors who have found their identity and purpose in God. You’ll hear about everything from faith & family to healing from heartbreak & loss to ministry & handling the overwhelm of everyday life—and more. For example, I’m going to be talking all about Hope for the Hurting Heart!

The best part? It’s totally free!

There’s more I’d love to tell you about this summit, but I’ll let you check out all the details for yourself. Here is a link to get your free ticket for the Life On Purpose Virtual Summit today!

 Life on Purpose Registration Page

You can also get your hands on the All-Access Pass for a reduced price right now of $17!

With the All Access Pass you’ll get Summit Recordings in case you cannot watch them live, VIP Speaker Bonuses and more.

Check it out here!  Life on Purpose All Access Pass

Don't forget to subscribe to the show so you don't miss any new episodes.

*Note: If you are interested in purchasing this book or the books recommended, I would love for you to use the Amazon Affiliate link above to help support the podcast. Thank you!

This week, Kirsten Casillas shares with us her Epic Redemption Story. These words captivated me as she described how God was redeeming her story.  Do you believe that God can redeem your heartbreak?  I believe this is God’s specialty. He takes our greatest heartbreak and turns it into our greatest ministry.

October 15th is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day.  In honor of this special day, I have asked Kirsten to share her story of Chloe Faith and how God is redeeming her loss with the birth of Blooming Faith Ministries.  I hope her story can encourage someone else walking through a similar heartbreak.  

Last week, Kathe Wunnenberg shared her story of infertility, multiple miscarriages, and the loss of her baby boy in Episode #53. What makes her story so powerful is that she is not wasting any of her pain, but instead she is allowing God to use it to help others and spread hope. Her book, *Grieving the Child I Never Knew was one of my life changing books as I walked through my miscarriage.  I am so excited that we will be giving away a copy of her book this week on the podcast.  You can click on this direct link for details: https://jodirosser.com/giveaways/grieving-the-child-i-never-knew-book-giveaway/ 

Last year, I also honored this special day with a two-part episode on pregnancy loss. In Episode #5: I shared my personal story of losing Baby Grace along with a friend who shared her story of loss.  We both went to the Empty Arms Support Group at our church which was pivotal in our healing. In Episode #6, I talked with Dr. Shari Bridgeman who wrote the curriculum for Empty Arms after she personally walked through multiple losses.

I hope these episodes will encourage another hurting heart.

Book Recommendation:

• *Grieving the Child I Never Knew by Kathe Wunnenberg

Kirsten Casillas is a wife, mom, and freedom fighter. Her passion is seeing women walk in the freedom and power we already have.  She lovingly and boldly invites women into a deeper conversation with themselves, their story and God through her monthly online workshop – Mending the Soul, social media and in-person speaking events.

Kirsten lives in Orange County where she home-schools her 5th & 2nd grade daughters. She serves at Mariners Church where she found healing, calling and a tribe of Soul Sisters. You can connect with Kirsten Casillas on social media and her website www.BloomingFaithMinistries.com.

Don't forget to subscribe to the show so you don't miss any new episodes.

*Note: If you are interested in purchasing the books recommended, I would love for you to use the Amazon Affiliate link above to help support the podcast. Thank you!