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Have you ever wanted to do something but thought it was too late? Sometimes, we believe it's too late to change or too late to be there for someone as we should have been. In reality, it's never too late; we've simply disqualified ourselves from doing it for one reason or another.

This solo episode features a personal story about my journey through dark times when the enemy convinced me it was too late. I'm here to tell you that it's never too late, and you're not too far gone. You are right on time. If it's within our grasp to do what God has called us to do, then it's not too late.

You’ll Learn:

• [07:17] A personal story about an Operation Christmas Child box, and how God whispered, "It's never too late."
• [13:08] Instead of condemnation, He said, "It's never too late." We serve a gracious God.
• [14:13] Sometimes we think our failures define our future and will disqualify us from being useful to God.
• [18:20] An example of falling into the trap of it's too late to become spiritual.
• [21:51] Paul wrote most of The New Testament. 
• [25:33] A lot of us decide to withdraw and live as if the sin of the past defines the rest of our lives. 
• [26:14] When we relegate ourselves to the sidelines we forfeit the opportunity to let God do something with our lives.
• [28:04] I've had a desire to help people in a ministry way for a long time.
• [28:57] In 2016, things fell apart with my mom. This was one of the most difficult seasons of my life.
• [30:29] The enemy wanted me to believe that I've gone too far to be used by God.
• [33:26] Instead of being too late, you're right on time.
• [34:49] It's time to speak up, make amends, and forgive.
• [37:29] God wants to use that thing you did to show the world who he is and all that He's done.

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How do you cultivate spiritual fruit in your life? What does it mean to truly embody the fruits of the Spirit in today's world? Today's guest is Leann Maxwell-Muir, who, after a life-altering trip to the Moab Desert with her sister, experienced a divine intervention that set her on a new path. 

She shares how God encourages us to lean in and listen to Him. We talk about 'bearing fruit.' We delve into the fruits of the Spirit—love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. This episode focuses on the transition from setting personal goals to aligning those goals with God's vision for us. 

You’ll Learn:

• [04:16] Leann has known Christ as long as she can remember. 
• [10:08] Potential is a god-given vision for our future.
• [14:49] In 2019, Leann and her sister went on an adventure in the Moab desert to recalibrate their lives. 
• [17:13] Leann and her husband made a vision board, but it lost its shine. 
• [18:02] She realized it’s not about achieving, it's about who she was becoming.
• [19:34] Her calling was to be fruitful. 
• [24:24] Moving from being an achiever to who she is becoming. We need to get quiet to hear His voice.
• [27:29] Making the fruit of the spirit practical and actionable by aligning with God. 
• [30:28] The Spiritual Seeds Planner is a practical application that will guide us in working with the spirit. 
• [32:28] It's about aligning your actions and creating things that you'll do to promote growth.
• [35:37] Inviting the Holy Spirit to take that seed and help it grow.
• [39:27] The planner is a guide that takes us through how to sit with the Lord in these places.
• [40:00] Why wouldn't you have a planner for the goal that matters the most?

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• Buy Me a Coffee
• Spiritual Seeds Planner
• Spiritual Seeds Planner Facebook
• Spiritual Sees Planner Instagram

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Have you ever experienced a miracle? Or perhaps you're still waiting for one to happen in your life? Miracles leave an indelible mark on our hearts and minds. Today, we're going to explore the importance of being open to miracles and maintaining faith regardless of the outcome. I’m joined by my friend Lisa Swofford, who was on the show with her husband earlier this spring for a 3-part series called  'House of Miracles'. Check it out if you haven't heard their story of redemption from prostitution and pornography.

In this episode, Lisa shares how a group of neighbors prayed for her healing, and miraculously, she was healed. We discuss being open to miracles, having faith in the Lord no matter what happens, and having the courage to ask.

You’ll Learn:

• [06:05] Lisa leaves room for Him when talking about miracles. 
• [09:35] Lisa has experienced miracles in her life. She knows the lord and what he's capable of.
• [10:24] Lisa began choking whenever she ate. 
• [14:14] Her doctor thought she may have MS. 
• [15:09] Her neighbors invited her family over for dinner and wanted to pray for her. 
• [19:12] The Lord told her to eat cereal before her MRI. 
• [22:39] The results showed zero problems. The Lord healed her. 
• [24:08] It didn't take long for Lisa to connect the prayer with her miraculous healing. 
• [29:06] Lisa talks about welcoming the healing. 
• [38:26] Sometimes our beliefs are limited by our experience.
• [40:06] Lisa's home is a place of miracles. 
• [46:16] The mystery of miracles is that we're never going to comprehend all of it. There's beauty bearing witness to things that we can't explain.
• [51:33] It's not about the outcome, it's about having the faith to ask.

Your Resources:

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• Buy Me a Coffee
• House of Miracles, Pt 1: You Are a Liar
• House of Miracles, Pt 2: True Identity

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Ever wondered how to make the holidays less hectic and more joyful? Curious about finding that perfect balance between festive fun and maintaining your sanity? If the holiday season often leaves you feeling swamped and in need of a hearty laugh, then you're in for a treat! 

Join us for this special encore episode featuring my dear friend Jamie Huizenga. Originally recorded last year, we dive into a lively discussion on transforming the holiday experience into something more enjoyable and far less stressful.

You’ll Learn:

• [05:03] We're going to talk about five points today. 1. Some of us tend to be a bit of a martyr towards the holidays. 
• [07:14] Jealousy often masks itself as martyrdom. 
• [08:28] 2. Some of us are control freaks. We all struggle a little bit. 
• [09:59] There's a difference between having control and being controlling.
• [11:50] We talk about the immense pressure from social media.
• [14:43] Control can often be a cover for insecurities.
• [19:53] You can ask for help. That's where the memories are made. 
• [21:16] 3. Food can be a challenge during the holidays. 
• [25:16] Slow down and ask what your body needs.
• [32:42] The food is meant to be enjoyed. Enjoy the time in the mail with the people that you love.
• [33:33] 4. Be where your feet are. Be present. 
• [36:55] Enjoy the day, whatever it looks like. Honor if you're grieving, but don't let it consume you. 
• [39:25] 5. Truly give thanks. It's hard to have bitterness when you are practicing gratitude. Gratitude is like a light that shines in all the corners. 
• [40:05] Take some time to focus on what you're specifically thankful for.

Your Resources:

• Even If On Instagram 
• Buy Me a Coffee
• 5 Ways to Find More Joy & Less Stress This Holiday Season
• BeReal
• One Thousand Gifts: A Dare to Live Fully Right Where You Are

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What do you do when you're overwhelmed and life feels out of control? My beautiful, brave friend Terri Irlbeck, founder and owner of Grace Harris Collection, is on the show this week and I AM SO PROUD she's here to share her story!!! As a successful interior designer, Terri ventured into entrepreneurship in 2021 with an Etsy shop promoted on Instagram. Her business soared beyond expectations, making her work and personal life highly public on the platform.
We talk today about her struggle to balance the demands of work and home life - and that as overwhelm took over, she started skipping meals and creating rules about eating to gain a sense of control over something in her life. 

At her lowest, Terri turned to Christ, knowing she couldn't continue living this way. 
Tune in this week as she decides to "Undiet Her Life", embrace her authentic self and break free from the pressure of trying to control her diet so intensely.

You’ll Learn:

• [04:34] Terri's biggest loves 
• [05:43] She had been an interior designer for over 20 years. 
• [06:32] In 2021, she started her online business.with Instagram and Shopify.  
• [13:02] Her business began to take off after the first year. She wasn't used to being so public, especially her visibility on Instagram.
• [18:03] She was overwhelmed and began skipping meals or fasting. [21:32] As a perfectionist, she created rules about eating. This actually caused her anxiety.
• [25:31] The turning point. 
• [27:54] Assessment of her life
• [33:14] Where she is now
• [39:36] Show compassion for yourself and your body. It’s okay to ask for help and invite God into the conversation. 
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• Grace Harris Collection
• Grace Harris Collection Instagram
• [email protected]
• The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma

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Do you remember what it was like to be a teenager? Do you have a difficult or awkward teenage memory etched in your mind? My guest today is Hannah Conway. Hannah is a speaker, podcaster, women's minister and author of several books, including her newest release, In Case You Forget: A 6-Week Devotional about Who You Are in Jesus.

She is passionate about supporting children and teenagers during these vulnerable years. Growing up, Hannah's father was incarcerated, which raised questions for her about her identity and self-worth. Now, it's her passion to help girls understand who they are in Christ and what God says about them.

You’ll Learn:

• [06:45] When Hannah was in first grade, her dad went to jail. She felt shame and guilt. 
• [08:15] Hannah overcompensated by being a high achiever.
• [10:03] She has constantly been going to God and writing down her thoughts and feelings. 
• [11:23] She was a fiction writer but decided to write a faith-based book on identity.
• [14:57] Challenges our young women experience. Am I enough? Who am I? What are we embracing?
• [16:52] God answers us where we are. Ask the one who created you. 
• [19:56] Helping mom's navigate social media for teens. 
• [27:48] Be kind when you speak to yourself. 
• [28:57] Exodus 34. God defines himself.
• [33:34] Both male and female are made in the image of God.
• [42:04] Hannah loves writing. Next she's going to write about what it looks like to verb your faith. 

Your Resources:

• Even If On Instagram 
• Buy Me a Coffee
• Hannah R. Conway Instagram
• In Case You Forget: A 6-Week Devotional about Who You Are in Jesus
• Books by Hannah Conway
• Hannah R. Conway
• "What's Your Story?" with Hannah and Stephani
• Emotionally Healthy Spirituality, Peter Scazzero 

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Have you ever struggled to give thanks in ALL things? Do you truly understand what it means to ‘Practice Gratitude’? My friend Amber Cullum is here to talk about how practicing gratitude has changed her life for the better. We talk about practical ways to incorporate gratitude in our lives, how gratitude affects our brains, and the Biblical context of gratitude. 

Amber is a former physical therapist who's now a stay-at-home mom, podcast host, and speaker. She is the host of the Grace Enough Podcast which has been featured in Christianity Today as one of the 12 podcasts you don't want to miss. Enjoy the show!

You’ll Learn:

• [04:06] Gratitude practice is something that Amber intentionally chooses to do on a daily basis.
• [08:40] Amber shares what she means by a gratitude practice.
• [09:46] What we give our affection to is who we become. This is biblical and common sense.
• [10:38] Practicing gratitude helped with Amber's postpartum depression. [11:00] Philippians 4:8 tells us to think about things that are lovely and pure.
• [14:22] Practicing gratitude makes us happier, and we have a less heightened response. 
• [15:39] The thank offering was one of the sacrifices that God gave Moses early on.
• [18:16] Practicing gratitude is like saying I can see God at work no matter what's going on in my life.
• [20:12] We talk about giving thanks for everything.
• [22:01] Practicing gratitude will shift your perspective from grumbling. 
• [23:52] Incorporate a habit of gratitude in your prayer time. Adoration, Confessing, Thanksgiving, and Supplication. 
• [27:07] Gratitude is an act of worship.
• [27:32] Amber shares her 21 Days of Gratitude she is having on her podcast. 

Your Resources:

• Even If On Instagram 
• Buy Me a Coffee
• Grace Enough
• Grace Enough On Instagram
• 21 Days of Gratitude
• The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma

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If you've ever thought this wasn't part of the plan, or you "didn't sign up for this," chances are your story has shifted in some unexpected way.  Sarah Frazer, has experienced this and more. Between depression, a challenging adoption process, and kiddos with special needs, Sarah gets it. 

Sarah Frazer is a writer and Bible study teacher. It's her passion to encourage women to start today with Bible study and prayer. She's also the author of a new book called I Didn't Sign Up for This, a book about journeying through life and trusting in God's plans for you despite plot twists and turns.

In this episode, we discuss the challenges of raising special needs children, how interruptions are actually God's way of working, and how to resist disillusionment and discontent. We also talk about Moses and how he faced many of these similar challenges. God's promises are personal, and his purposes are never thwarted. Like Moses, you may not have signed up for this, but God sees the path that you're on and will see you through it.

You’ll Learn:

• [02:25] Sarah has been married about 17 and 1/2 years, and has 5 children between 8-15 years old. Her youngest two children have been adopted from China.
• [06:31] Sarah's book journey began in January of 2020 as they just arrived in Honduras and ended up under complete lockdown.
• [08:50] The adoption journey was difficult, but became more challenging when they ended up with a child with severe special needs. 
• [09:49] When our story shifts sometimes we question God. Sarah turned to scripture for answers.
• [09:58] "Lord, you have been our dwelling place throughout all generations." - Psalm 90:1
• [12:38] How to reframe divine interruptions. 
• [20:21] They eventually got to a place where they were okay with the unknown.
• [26:21] Disillusionment is a disconnect from God. 
• [31:51] There was a season in Moses's life where he was completely overwhelmed. Every day he would go outside the camp and meet with God. He also delegated responsibility.
• I Didn’t Sign Up For This
• Sarah E. Frazer Instagram
• Living Water International

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GET READY TO LAUGH! Today we take a humorous look at the differences between Americans and Canadians, as guest Kerri Lynne Knappett and Kristi talk about the differences between our cultures, and a myriad of other things! RUFUS makes a cameo when he interrupts our conversation on the prevalence of church-goers and religion in our respected areas and the pressure we put on ourselves as Americans. We discover in the end that we might come from different places, it is vital for us as believers for us to link arms and help spread the gospel of Jesus.

Kerri Lynne Knappett is a small-town Canadian girl who loves Jesus and leaning into life with humor and wit. As a kindergarten teacher, mom of 4, and wife to Brian, Kerri Lynne is undoubtedly hilarious and wonderfully unpretentious. Between the laughter and joking around is a depth and love for Jesus that is genuine and pure. Today feels like having coffee with a good friend, so grab you a cup of coffee and pull up a seat, because you are in for a treat.

Questions from today's conversation:
Is being a Christ follower widely acceptable where you live?
How can you tell the difference between an American and a Canadian?
How much pressure do you put on yourself to make your outside appearances look good?
What would you tell the person who is trying to "make it all look good" when, in fact, it isn't going well?

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What's your SO? (And what exactly is a SO?!) Join Kristi today as we discuss this AND CELEBRATE the one year birthday of the Even If Podcast (WOW! IT'S BEEN ONE WHOLE YEAR ALREADY?!!)!  We discuss all the things today - vulnerability, insecurity, understanding purpose and more!

Reasons to listen today:
- ITS OUR BABY PODCAST'S BIRTHDAY!
-Discover what SO means, and how it affects YOU. What's Your SO?!
-Get comfortable with vulnerability. Kristi admits her mistakes in her early episodes and what she would go back and do over if she could.
-Insecurity is fear based.
-ITS OUR BABY PODCAST'S BIRTHDAY!!! (I'm so excited I said it twice! EEK!)

Sappy moment? THANK YOU for joining me on this journey of discovering deep faith and Christ following! It's a JOY to walk alongside you in this life - I couldn't - WOULDN'T - do it without you!

Cheers to the 1st Year as we look toward the 2nd Year of the Podcast and ALL the Lord holds for it!
-Love, kristi

PS. Are you dying to share a story with me? Come on the show?! Email me! [email protected] - or fill out the contact me link at evenifpodcast.com

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