In this podcast episode, My friend Kim and I dive into conversation about the importance of knowing our stories! 

Kim is my dental hygienist and she about how she views her career as a her mission field, using patient interactions to share her faith and personal story. Kim emphasizes the importance of vulnerability and storytelling as tools for connection and ministry.

She recounts her own journey of faith, including a transformative experience with surrender, obedience, and her own baptism that led to her father's salvation.

This episode explores the themes of "obedience when it doesn't seem to make any sense", the power of our own personal narratives, and the encouragement that comes from sharing life's our triumphs and personal struggles with others.

You will be so encouraged after hearing Kim's story of surrender and what happens when we walk in obedience - even when we can't see the next steps forward. 

The welcome (00:00:01) The host introduces the podcast and the upcoming series "You Story Matters"

Obedience and Surrender (00:03:33) Discussion on the importance of obedience, surrender, and walking in one's gifting.

Meeting Kim (00:04:57) Introduction of the guest, Kim McMillen, and her background in dental hygiene and ministry.

Finding Purpose (00:08:57) Kim's realization of her career as a mission field and how she shares her story with patients.

Praying with Patients (00:11:14) The significance of stopping to pray with patients instead of just saying "I'll pray for you."

Writing a Timeline (00:13:49) Encouragement for women to write a timeline of their life events to understand and share their stories.

Understanding Your Story (00:17:56) Kim discusses the importance of knowing and understanding one's own story, including the challenges and vulnerability involved.

Creating Space for Healing (00:19:08) The importance of creating mental space and margin in life to process emotions and experiences, leading to healing.

The Healing Tool of Timelines (00:20:17) The significance of using a timeline as a tool for healing, allowing individuals to process and understand past events and emotions.

The Power of Sharing Stories (00:23:48) The impact of sharing personal stories and struggles, how it connects individuals and provides encouragement.

Obedience and its Impact (00:24:13) Kim shares a personal experience of obedience, demonstrating how it led to unexpected positive outcomes.

Redemptive Work and Assurance (00:30:03) The redemptive work of God in Kim's life and the assurance it brought, highlighting the impact of obedience.

The voice of the Lord (00:34:55) Kim's experience of hearing the voice of the Lord in the middle of the night and her response.

Obedience and discomfort (00:36:34) Discussion on the discomfort of saying yes to God's call and the importance of obedience.

Jesus pursuing us (00:38:18) Comparison of how in the Old Testament, people had to seek God, and in the New Testament, Jesus comes to meet people where they are.

Sharing your story (00:39:18) Encouragement to share one's story and faith with others as they go about their daily lives.

Life's journey and God's faithfulness (00:41:55) Kim's reflection on life's hardships and God's faithfulness through all seasons.

Saying yes (00:42:12) Encouragement to say yes and the impact of obedience.

Closing remarks and call to action (00:43:59) Encouragement to reflect on the yes that God is asking and to stay connected with the host.

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