Even If Podcast

Join host Kristi Lowe as she sits down with Kia Stephens, author of 'Overcoming Father Wounds, Exchanging Your Pain for God's Perfect Love.' They dive deep into understanding what a father wound is, how to acknowledge and process it, and the role faith plays in healing. Kia shares her personal journey with her father, emphasizing honesty, forgiveness, and the strength drawn from her faith. This episode offers heartfelt insights for anyone grappling with similar wounds and provides a roadmap towards healing and contentment.

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Kia's Book: Overcoming Father Wounds: Exchanging Your Pain for God's Perfect Love
Website: https://www.kiastephens.com/
Instagram: @kianstephens

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Carol Feil, joins host Kristi Lowe on the show this week for an encouraging conversation about guilt and comparison. A writer, speaker, and self-described cheerleader of women, Carol shares her journey of overcoming internal struggles, comparing seasons of life, and learning to speak truth over negative self-dialogue. Carol & Kristi also discuss the importance of faith and seeing God's hand in past and present moments. This episode offers hope, encouragement, and practical advice to women who are navigating similar challenges.

Here’s the free resource Carol mentioned during the show!

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www.CarolFeil.com
Instagram: @CarolFeil
Facebook: CarolFeilWriter

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Welcome back, y'all! In this inaugural episode of the fall season, host Kristi Lowe discusses the importance of slowing down and addressing burnout with guest Jodi Grubbs, author of 'Live Slowly: A Gentle Invitation to Exhale'. They delve into Jodi's background, including her Caribbean childhood and tragic personal experiences, which shaped her philosophy on slow living.

Get Jodi's book here:
Live Slowly: A Gentle Invitation to Exhale
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The conversation offers practical advice on:
- creating white space
- understanding personal capacity
- living a life aligned with the Lord. 

Be encouraged in this episode as you find moments of solitude, embrace beauty, and seek a balanced life, even if it is a busy season.

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There are times that our life takes a turn we would never write into our personal story. At that moment, you realize you must come to a decision. You have to decide whether or not you’ll completely trust God in an uncertain situation even if it doesn’t end the way you’re hoping. Join me as I chat about owning your personal story and trusting God to be with you.

We all have a story and every story has a purpose. The way you relate to your story is what changes the next chapter of your life. This episode is Naked & Unafraid: Fighting For Our Future. Your future depends on your resolve to embrace and honor your story.

You’ll Learn:

• [01:20] Kristi talks about the huge crossroad decision that comes when life takes a huge turn.
• [06:33] You can’t step into the future without vulnerability.
• [10:03] God sees you.
• [14:51] You’ve owned your story. Don’t go back.

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• [02:55] Kristi talks about trusting God even when dealing with criticism.
• [06:52] Kristi recalls writing criticism that shook how she felt about her writing. 
• [11:48] Words have power. Kristi encourages everyone to have discernment in how much power we allow words to have in our life.
• [16:08] Take time to figure out which criticism is worth your time.
• [21:40] Kristi shares a secret about how the enemy tries to weaponize criticism.

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Have you ever gathered the courage to face to your past? Your story is a spectrum of experience, from the mundane moments to the thrilling plot twists. Join me as I chat about owning your full story and releasing unnecessary shame.

What’s amazing is how God loves us and our story so completely that he still sees us as royalty. We don’t need to feel shame in God’s presence thanks to his grace. This episode is Naked & Unafraid: Owning Your Story. You can’t heal what you don’t take ownership of.

You’ll Learn:

• [01:20] Kristi explores what it means to own your story.
• [04:57] Kristi reflects on a major shift in her past that she sees in a different light.
• [09:51] Whenever we run from our pain, we keep God at a distance.
• [14:20] We need an honest view of our story.
• [20:02] Kristi talks about taking your past to God.

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Do you ever feel struck by fear at the thought being fully you? You deserve to live in the fullness of your true self, rather than making yourself small. Join me as I chat about abandoning the excuses we use to shrink ourselves and what we bring to the lives of others.

Your life isn’t designed to be small. In reality, it’s your own mind setting limits for everything you can be. This episode is Naked & Unafraid: Abandon Smallness. If you’re ready to live full out, be prepared to let go of shrinking yourself.

You’ll Learn:

• [01:20] Kristi sets the stage for the topic of “Abandon Smallness” in our lives.
• [05:22] Your life is not inherently limited or small.
• [10:39] Our minds can switch to a smaller mindset when we get triggered.
• [14:35] Kristi talks about letting our hearts be bigger.
• [21:28] Live in a way that will ripple goodness for more people.

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Fear and uncertainty can have you withdraw from the world. You’ll use everything in your material and emotional arsenal to deflect a moment of vulnerability. In reality, vulnerability can be such a powerful exchange of truth. Join me as I chat about connecting to our power of vulnerability with strong backs, soft fronts, and wild hearts as inspired by Brené Brown.

When we find our security in something other than Jesus, we miss the kingdom of God and feel less confident about our authentic self. We want the opposite. This episode is Naked & Unafraid: Risking Exposure. You can learn to feel safe enough for vulnerability when you remember that our ultimate safety is in the Lord. That knowledge gives all of us courage.

You’ll Learn:

• [01:41] Kristi talks about how we use control to cope in other areas in our life.
• [07:06] Being vulnerable is what expands our world.
• [12:51] Moments of vulnerability often help people around us.
• [17:53] Kristi talks about how we can let go of the methods we use to hide our true story.
• [24:41] Give people the opportunity to know you a little bit better.

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We don’t need to grasp so tightly onto control. Instead, let’s focus on staying true to God’s promise which always has a bigger picture in mind. Join me as I chat about finding a better way than what we convinced ourselves to follow even as we feel resistance.

For the past month, we’ve been talking about different aspects of control. There will be times the Lord has plans for our life, but he has to make sure that we’re ready for it. We get tested. I’m reminded that we’re never past the point of needing the Lord to help us stay centered throughout those moments.

After wrestling with my own understanding, I decided to do this series about releasing control and trusting God. This episode is Control Freak Part 4, A Better Way. My prayer is that this series allows us to loosen our grip and have softer hands that open towards God’s will, protection, and love.

You’ll Learn:

• [03:43] Kristi adds context to the previous episode regarding King David’s story.
• [06:47] Most people rather opt out of the pain before God’s promise than endure for God’s promise.
• [12:28] You’ll get a nudge that you’re doing the wrong thing.
• [18:00] Kristi talks about temptation, resisting noise, and trusting God.
• [23:49] You can feel safe to let go.

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A very fine line exists between control and  manipulation. When our first attempt to control something doesn’t work, it sometimes triggers us to double down and try to manipulate situations for what we want. Join me as I chat about a Bible story that teaches us the exhaustion of trying to control and manipulate.

We’re looking at the story of David and Bathsheba, a tale mostly known for adultery. Everyone is quick to note the poor choice that sparks the events, but the underlying theme driving the chaos is the real kicker. The story shows the debt we pay when selling our morals for a sense of control.

After wrestling with my own understanding, I decided to do this series about releasing control and trusting God. This episode is Control Freak Part 3, Manipulation. My prayer is that this series allows us to loosen our grip and have softer hands that open towards God’s will, protection, and love.

You’ll Learn:

• [01:41] Kristi reads the story of David and Bathsheba to talk about manipulation and control.
• [06:02] When you’re obsessed with control, you often make things more complicated.
• [11:04] Our vision and values become skewed when we prioritize manipulation and control.
• [16:05] Your compulsive desire to control can come with an irreversible cost.
• [24:05] Manipulation is exhausting.
• [28:03] There’s peace in trusting God’s promises.

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