Join Anna McLaughlin in a powerful conversation with Cathy Colver-Garland as they explore the transition from salvation to absolute surrender and discover how to find God's presence even in the midst of suffering. Cathy, the co-author of Revelationship: Transformative Intimacy With Christ and writer of the Gracefull Musings blog, brings her experience as a former vice president in the software industry and her heart for mentoring women to this deep conversation on faith and freedom.

In this episode, Cathy shares her story of hearing God's audible voice, coining the term "revelationship" (God revealing Himself for the sake of relationship), and how embracing surrender and authenticity brings peace in every season.

Key Topics

• Cathy's journey: Growing up in a pastor's home, deconstructing faith at 13-14, and fully surrendering in her twenties

• Revelationship: God's revelations for relationship, not just information

• Absolute Surrender: Offering God "all that I am, all that I'm not, and all that I ever hoped to be"

• Suffering well: Seeing God in loss, tragedy, and life's valleys

• Breaking free from "balance"- a Hindu concept, because God calls us to stability, rest, and peace

• Authentic discipleship: Healing and spiritual formation before public ministry

• Living fully present in each season

Scripture References

• Genesis 16:13 — "The God who sees me"

• Matthew 25:14-30 — Parable of the Talents

• Hebrews 13:5, Deuteronomy 31:6 — God's presence

• Matthew 11:28-30 — Christ's easy yoke

• 2 Peter 3:17 — Stability

Recommended Books & Resources

• Absolute Surrender" by Andrew Murray - Highly recommended by Cathy (she offers free copies to interested readers)

• "The Chronicles of Narnia" by C.S. Lewis - Referenced for the principle of looking for Aslan first

• "Revelationship" by Cathy Colver-Garland - Available now

Connect with Cathy Website & Blog:Revelationship - Book & Devotional Workbook & Gracefull Musings If you'd like a quick overview of the chapters in the book, this page has what you'll need: EXPLORE | Revelationship.

Lastly, if you want to take a look at the devotional to get a feel for it (it's GORGEOUS!), here is a link to download it for free for Kindle: Revelationship Devotional and Study Guide.

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MUSIC CREDITS

Theme music: Brave New World

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Artist: Fantoms

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Audio source: Jamendo

Artist: Aliaksei Yukhnevich

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