Life is full of what ifs - unknowns and potential threats that can generate deep insecurity and anxiousness. Our brains are wired for security and protection. But when we begin to obsess over the what ifs and they start to become the lens through which we view everything, we lose out on much of the meaning and presentness and beauty of life. We are so concerned about avoiding pain and problems that we forget just how good we actually have it. This episode aims to reframe your what ifs and help you see that even the uncomfortable things in your life can still be catalysts for growth and opportunity.

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Everything about our world is structured for disappointment and negativity. Most of the things we're regularly presented with program us toward fear and impossibility rather than hope and opportunity. But faith gives us another answer and presents us with a choice to see and live differently. This episode will help you recenter your dreams and begin to live with purpose and expectation instead of casting doom on your goals and prayers before they even happen.

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As people of faith world-wide begin Holy Week, we take some time to look at the significance of Jesus not only being Savior but also the Good Shepherd and why He fulfilled centuries of prophecy and plan when He died and rose again. This episode aims to give you a fresh take on the Easter story and hopefully allow you to see this holiday in a new light. Happy Easter!

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What do we do when people let us down? When we find ourselves shocked by a sudden failure in love or trust, is our response one of condemnation and surprise or one of reality and understanding? It's not easy to forgive or let go of relationships that you thought you could trust and it's even harder to feel like you can trust God when someone has hurt you deeply. This episode will recenter your trust in God and help you navigate how to deal with disappointment in a healthy way.

For more information on my book Unshakeable: Stories To Anchor You Through Life's Storms as well and how to reach me on social media or read my weekly blog, visit my website at: https://www.opentogracealaska.com/

Join the podcast today for a deep dive into the role that leaders play in the mental health of those they influence and guide: the culture they create, the care they give, the character they show all contribute to the level of safety and wellbeing those they lead experience and how that impacts their personal lives. Using examples from the US military, the business world, and the Bible, we'll explore some principles that can empower you as a leader and change the lives of those entrusted to you. Plus, you'll hear a personal story never before shared on this podcast! You don't want to miss this!

For more information on my book Unshakeable: Stories To Anchor You Through Life's Storms as well and how to reach me on social media or read my weekly blog, visit my website at: https://www.opentogracealaska.com/

It's easy to pray for a move of God... but have you personally positioned yourself to feel and see it when it happens? It's easy to pray big prayers but even harder still to exercise the faith that they really can come to fruition by the grace of God. This week's episode is a challenge to align yourself with where the winds of God's Spirit are moving so that you don't miss the blessing or the miracle when it comes.

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So often, we find ourselves exchanging our truest self for a version of ourselves that is neither real nor authentic. In an effort to fit in, we betray who we really are or want to be and compromise or ignore key parts of our life and our story that, eventually, leave us feeling empty, lost, and unfulfilled. This episode lays out why each of us needs to come home to ourselves and accept the true us that God created from the start.

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We live in a very impatient world that demands instant responses and results at every turn. Being able to sit with the mystery or uncertainty of situations that are not-so-easily solved or understood can be very difficult. But in order to truly discover the meaning behind things we go through, sometimes that process takes time. Sometimes the best answer is to just...wait. Today's episode will help you see the value in living your way into clarity, even if it takes longer than you think.

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So many of the triggers and reactions we experience in our daily lives can be tied to a bigger, deeper issue - something that's never been addressed or fully healed that continues to rear it's ugly head over and over until we finally get up the courage to face it. Like a "check engine" light in a car, our body sends us warning signs which, if paid attention to, can save us and others much pain down the line and finally get us on a path to wellness we've long needed. This episode will give you the nudge you need to pop the hood of your life and take a brave look inside.

For more information on my book Unshakeable: Stories To Anchor You Through Life's Storms as well and how to reach me on social media or read my weekly blog, visit my website at: https://www.opentogracealaska.com/

The world today offers many definitions and pictures of what love looks like. And many people have also been presented with a flawed and failed idea of love based on their lived experience. So what does love actually look like? And is it possible to still believe in, live by, and look for the real thing in a broken world? This episode dives into the true definition of love and why it matters that we live it out correctly. Don't miss this!

For more information on my book Unshakeable: Stories To Anchor You Through Life's Storms as well and how to reach me on social media or read my weekly blog, visit my website at: https://www.opentogracealaska.com/