Embrace Podcast

Embrace Podcast

By Andrea AgerReligion & SpiritualityChristianity
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Embrace Podcast episodes

  • Andrea's Update on Life & Faith After a Miscarriage

    My first episode of Embrace Podcast is a personal update and a deep dive into a recent trial I experienced. I share about my recent loss during the 11th week of pregnancy and the prayerful support I experienced from our online community afterwards.

    Show Notes & Quotes:

    “God created us for this: to live our lives in a way that makes him look more like the greatness and the beauty and the infinite worth that he really is. This is what it means to be created in the image of God.”
    - John Piper

    “Honest, in-the-moment prayer with God is not something that needs to be sterile and sweet. It doesn’t need to be done in a particular way or offered with the best kinds of words… Whether we are in deep soul distress or dealing with daily frustrations, our Lord is the one who encounters his people as we cry out to him.” Ann Swindell - @RisenMotherhood

    29 min
  • The Power of Prayer and Finding Spirit-led Joy with Autumn Miles
    Autumn Miles is everyone's best friend and hype girl. She is the founder of Autumn Miles Ministries, an organization devoted to spiritually challenging the way women think. We chat about the power of prayer, living a life of faith for your kids, and her family's adoption journey. She is a passionate advocate for domestic violence victims, women in ministry, and adoption and has a Spirit-led joy that is contagious.
    www.autumnmiles.com
    48 min
  • Loss, Anger, Sickness and Identifying as a Sufferer with Vaneetha Risner

    Vaneetha Risner's story is one you will not want to miss. She is a grace filled woman who identifies as a "Sufferer," through her journey with polio, loss, divorce, and anger with God. Her spiritual maturity to walk us through our suffering and equipping us to meet others in their places of despair is a true gift. We all try to wrap our lives in the most beautiful wrapping paper, but it's not until it gets torn off that we achieve the true gift of what God has for us.

    www.Vaneetha.com

    46 min
  • Using Fitness To Strengthen All Aspects of Life with Cody Wieler
    Cody is a Christian, Husband, Dad, Teacher, Author and Coach and has learned to pursue being strong for those tasks that God has prepared him for. Viewing our body as something to steward is the first step in finding a lifestyle that is sustainable and not getting roped into the diets, the Instagram, and someone else's standards of what you should be. We had a great chat about these things and Cody's book, Strong For Your Tasks. Check him out at www.CodyWieler.com
    55 min
  • Surviving Human Trafficking and Breaking The Silence of Fear with Jody Paar

    Jody Paar is a moving storyteller who gives all the glory to God in sharing her testimony. Jody is a survivor of human trafficking and trauma and knows what it feels like to be paralyzed by fear. But she is NOT her past and God has given her a beautiful future. Author of BOSS and advocate for women and children, Jody's story leads us to the saving grace of Jesus and the healing power of forgiveness.

    @thejodypaar

    jodypaar.com

    39 min
  • Does God Really Care About Our Fitness?

    Does he.... well, after studying a bit, we think he does! Since God gives famous athletes a bigger platform does that mean he cares more about their fitness than the rest of us? In this episode Andrea goes through 1 Timothy 4:8 and how physical value is of some importance because it's temporary and just affects us only here on earth; and contrasts it with how important our spiritual fitness is, knowing it will last forever. Does it change when you exercise intensely for a season of your life and then eventually scale back? In the end, we are called to take care of ourselves because our bodies are a temple. If glorifying God is important to us, then our goal should be to make choices that will steer us away from sickness and point us towards wellness so that we can truly live out our callings for him.

    22 min
  • Working in Bangladesh and Serving Others By Learning with Kristin Jones
    Today we have Kristin Jones who is a close friend that I've done many Bible studies with over the years. She has tons of faith-based experience in non profits in Bangladesh where she met her husband and had 3 kids. She's super interesting and always growing and changing. I'm struck by her humility with her giftings and how she is always trying to serve by learning from others. If you want to get in touch with her, you can DM her on Instagram @k_factor
    35 min
  • Reminiscing on the CrossFit Games and Changing Perspective Back to his Faith Roots with Pat Burke
    Pat Burke is a 6x CrossFit Games competitor and a gym-owner that lived and breathed fitness for over a decade. For years, they were daily workout partners and as sponsored athletes prepared to throw down on CrossFit's biggest stage. Their friendship consisted of heavy weightlifting, high-skill gymnastics like handstand walking, legless rope climbs, and even swimming in lakes in Colorado. But this conversation about FAITH and how much Pat has gotten back to his roots over the last year was the first of its kind. They dive deep into how he started bringing his family to church recently, how his worldview has changed and what it looks like to let go of control and simply trust the process as he starts reading the Bible. This is an episode full of reminiscing, story-telling and a God-honoring shift of perspective.
    IG: @prburke
    1 hr
  • Waiting on Motherhood and Working with your Spouse with Brenna Milleville of Elly and Grace Clothing

    Brenna Milleville started a t-shirt design company in her home and it's now exploded into the full fledged clothing company, Elly and Grace. Her inspirational and bible-based T's are an amazing reminder of God's grace throughout the day. We also dive into her struggle with infertility and what it's like working with your spouse (something we have in common!) Check our her clothing line at ellyandgrace.com or on IG: @ellyandgrace

    35 min
  • Fighting Human Trafficking with the Gift of Design with Inka Mathew

    Inka Mathew is the designer and creator behind 139MADE. God placed a burden on her heart to join the fight against human trafficking. Her apparel company partners with anti trafficking organizations to raise awareness and funds to rescue victims around the world. Her designs are as beautiful as her heart and we hope her story inspires action and education.


    www.139MADE.com

    37 min

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EmbraceMVMNT founder and CrossFit competitor Andrea Ager sits down for powerful interviews with authors, professionals, and influencers, discussing the diversity in the Christian journey. From…