Have you ever felt stretched to your limits or frustrated by your limits? Maybe you really wish they didn’t exist or you could make them magically go away! If you find yourself there, today’s episode is for you!   I am joined today by Sara Hagerty. Sara is a bestselling author, speaker, wife and homeschooling mother of 7 - four adopted from Africa and three through surprise miracle pregnancies.   Sara says she “has found significance of words whispered in hidden places as conversation with God and worship to God as well as written in tearful honesty and shared with her readers”. She has walked through hard seasons of infertility and faced significant health struggles which have revealed her physical and mental limitations, opening the door for the Lord to meet her there with tenderness, compassion and His strengths.   Today, we discuss her newest book, The Gift Of Limitations: Finding Beauty in Your Boundaries, and talk through questions like

• “What if your greatest weaknesses - the areas of your life you resent the most, the places where you feel the most overextended and unfulfilled - are your doorway to rich intimacy with God? “
• What if your limitations were, in fact, your greatest gift?”

Sara has seen, firsthand, how the boundaries of our life circumstances can bring about growth and satisfaction we would never experience otherwise.

So grab a notebook & pen (you’ll definitely want to jot these practical truths down) and join me as we learn to name our limitations and see them as beautiful weaknesses drawing us closer to the Lord, slowing down the cadence of life and ultimately creating a heart that is truly at rest in the Father.   For more information on Sara and her books, please visit https://sarahagerty.net/

Do you find yourself longing for true peace but unsure how to get it? In difficult seasons, do you struggle to find comfort and rest? If this resonates with you, today's episode is one not to miss!   Our guest today is Kelly Minter. Kelly and I have many friends in common and had the privilege of meeting each other and working together about a year ago so I am thrilled to share her story and her love of scripture with you today on the show.   Kelly is an author, Bible teacher, and podcaster. She speaks around the country and also works closely with Justice & Mercy International in the Amazon jungles of Brazil as well as the Eastern European country of Moldova.   Kelly is deeply passionate about teaching the Bible and believes it permeates all of life. Kelly’s story on how the Lord paved the way for her to use her gifting of teaching and writing is fascinating and involves a college basketball scholarship and three record deals in Nashville. So pull up a seat, grab a cup of coffee (Kelly will be drinking hers in a big diner mug - she’s also passionate about those) and enjoy hearing Kelly’s story that will hopefully inspire you to dig into scripture as a balm for your soul as it has been for Kelly from a very young age.   Follow Kelly here! https://www.instagram.com/kelly_minter/

If you have ever asked the question at any season of life or during multiple seasons of life - “who am I” you are in for a wonderful treat today. I had the honor of chatting with Laney Rene for this episode of Honey for Your Heart and it was such a joyful conversation that blessed my heart, as I know it will yours.   Laney is a wife, mom, and founder of The One He Loves, a ministry which exists so every woman can be refreshed, encouraged, and reminded of Jesus’ loving-kindness toward them. Laney is known for sharing the goodness of Jesus in a way that is not just inviting but also captivating. After walking through a painful season and into a redemption story only Jesus could come up with, Laney couldn’t keep the good news to herself. Today, as a worship artist, author, and speaker, Laney continues to find creative ways to share the heart of Jesus with everyone she can!   Definitely grab a good cup of coffee and a notebook and allow the encouraging and life giving words that Laney shares to wash over you, bringing hope, peace and freedom as you listen.   https://www.instagram.com/heylaneyrene/?hl=en

Melody and her husband, Randy, are founders of Life Ministries. But their story is one filled with brokenness and healing.  Restoration marks their relationship and ministry.  They were married in June of 1995.  Though they did not realize the full extent of their marriage vows, they made a commitment that they believed had forever all over it.  Their individual stories became one story that day, but they did not realize the amount of wounding and struggles that they were each bringing into marriage until several years down the road.  Gradually, it became clear that their marriage had cracks in the foundation, and in 2003 the depth of the damage became clear…their marriage was completely broken.  It appeared that they had reached the end of their relationship, and the future looked hopeless.   Only the love of Jesus could rescue them from the sinful, broken choices they had made.  God exposed them, pursued them, and began to restore them.  What they believed was impossible, God saw as possible, and He began a process of restoration in each of them that led to the healing of their marriage.    Today, Melody is here to share her side of that story with a desire to point to God’s powerful healing not only in her marriage, but deep within her soul in ways she could have never imagined.   Maybe you are in a hard place in marriage and it feels hopeless. Or maybe you feel tempted to believe the lies Satan is throwing your way that you have to be perfect or your life has to look a certain way to be worthy. This story is for you! You will feel seen and known as Melody shares and most of all you will be pointed to a place of dependency on the Lord that gives you the courage to call out to Him and trust Him, especially in the darkest of days.   To find out more about Life Ministries, please visit http://www.lifeministriesnow.com/

I am thrilled to share a truly amazing and miraculous story with you today. I recently met Erin Hamby and heard her story and knew it was one that would touch so many lives and needed to be shared on Honey For Your Heart.   Erin walked through an extremely complicated pregnancy and was ultimately told there was a zero percent chance her child would survive. But the Lord told Erin otherwise and through the process her faith grew in ways she could have never imagined.   Erin’s husband, Blake, wrote a powerful book called Zero Percent Chance which shares the story from his perspective. And today, Erin is here to tell her side of the story and how God worked in her life during that time.   So grab a cup of coffee and be prepared to be amazed at the Lord’s goodness and encouraged by His faithfulness as you hear Erin’s story.   Grab their book here: https://www.amazon.com/Zero-Percent-Chance-Blake-Hamby/dp/B0CJ5W1YTX

Amy and Jess, the creators of Sister I'm With You, discuss the importance of adult friendships and sisterhood. They share their personal experiences with loneliness and the power of intentional friendship. They emphasize the need for authenticity, reciprocity, trust, and positivity in healthy adult friendships. They also discuss the importance of setting boundaries and knowing when to step away from toxic relationships.   In this conversation, Jess and Amy discuss the importance of intentional pursuit of healthy friendships and the seasonal nature of friendships. They also explore the significance of authenticity and long-lasting friendships, as well as the need for setting boundaries in friendships. The conversation highlights the importance of recognizing overextension and resentment, and the value of loving from a distance.   They also discuss the guilt associated with needing boundaries and the power of truth-telling friends. The conversation concludes with a discussion about their new book, 'Here For It, The Good, The Bad and The Queso,' which delves deeper into friendship topics.   For more information or to order the books, visit https://www.sisteriamwithyou.com/

"Like enduring a cold winter, waiting for life to happen can feel long, lonely and agonizing.  But winter also carries a hidden beauty: Life is being preserved an dstored away to be revealed in a later season."  - Barb Hill

If you find yourself feeling hopeless in a long season of waiting, today's episode is for you!  My guest today is Barb Hill.  Barb is a licensed therapist and the founder of Holding Space Counseling with a specialty in trauma. She holds an undergraduate degree in biblical studies and has a masters in clinical mental health counseling.  As a therapist, Barb recognizes the importance that faith and mental health have in our lives and she is passionate in the pursuit of bridging these two important worlds.  

Barb is the author of Seasons of Waiting, which is a 52 week devotional book with daily prompts helping you process and work through week.  Today, she shares with us a particularly her journey through a long season of waiting and how the Lord used it to birth this very powerful and practical book.  Barb compares our experiences in waiting to the physical seasons we walk through each year.  It is truly fascinating and a very helpful tool to identify where you are in waiting and how to lean in to each season, allowing the Lord to work, as He is always faithful to do.

I believe you, like me, will find Barb’s story and wisdom offers both the help you need and the comfort you desire.

 

Follow Barb here! https://www.instagram.com/barbs_hill/

Check out her book here: barbhillauthor.com

You are in for a special treat today as you hear from my friend, Jennifer Mayer.  Jennifer was raised in a Christian home, went to a Christian school, graduated top of her high school class and Cum Laude from Auburn University.  After college, she landed a prestigious job, lived in a beautiful home with her husband and two beautiful children, drove nice cars and seemingly had it all.  But hidden beneath it all was an addiction to alcohol and pills that would ultimately take her marriage, her kids and eventually land her in jail.  Throughout that time, the Lord never left her side as He patiently and relentlessly pursued Jennifer.  When she hit rock bottom, she simply cried out, "Lord help me" which started the beautiful journey of healing, redemption and restoration in her life through her surrender and His power.  

I am so excited to introduce you to my friend, Jennifer, and share her powerful story of rescue and redemption that can be found in the Lord when we simply ask!

I believe God has a purpose for my life but how do I know what it is? When life doesn’t make sense, is God really there and in control? If you’ve ever asked questions like these, this episode is for you! Today, we have a truly extraordinary guest with us, someone whose journey through life is a testament to the relentless pursuit of the Lord in all situations and His trustworthiness with our stories.  Audrey McElveen’s story is one of beauty emerging from hardship that will definitely touch your heart.

Audrey's story is a beautiful, yet challenging one. It is a tale of how the Lord pursued her in her time of need. But this story is more than just a narrative; it's a testament to the divine orchestration of our lives for God’s good purposes. Her passion for basketball became a conduit for God's grace, birthing a ministry and leading her towards a future she could have never imagined.  Her story is full of joy, authenticity, and inspiration.

She and her husband, Micah, are the founders of Vapor Ministries. Today, Vapor Ministries operates multiple ministry centers in multiple countries, serving hundreds of thousands on a weekly basis and employing hundreds of indigenous people. Each year, Vapor Ministries is serving tens of millions of cups of clean water and hundreds of thousands of meals through centers and providing health services to people in desperate need.

As you hear Audrey's story today, I pray it is a powerful reminder that even in our most desperate moments there is a loving Father who does not withhold His good gifts from His children and is writing a beautiful story in the process. So, I challenge you to lean in and immerse yourselves in this inspiring story of trust, love, and the incredible journey of a soul pursued by the Lord for His glory and purpose.

To find out more about Vapor Ministries, visit https://www.vaporministries.org

If you've ever said the wrong thing - or said the right thing the wrong way - you know how quickly your mouth can make a big mess. 

This is something I know all too well!  But the good news is, it doesn't have to be that way!I'm absolutely thrilled to introduce a dear friend of mine, Kathleen Edelman.

We've known each other for a little over a year, and her message on communication has been a game-changer in my life, affecting everything from my personal friendships to how I connect with my spouse and kids.

Devoting her life to the cause of improving communication and relationships, Kathleen's work is rooted in helping individuals understand their unique temperaments (or color).

Her core belief is simple but incredibly powerful: by speaking kindly to one another, we have the power to change the world.

Today, she's here to share her insights, experiences, and valuable wisdom on the transformative power of communication.

So, get ready for a conversation that's all about understanding how God uniquely created you and how that affects the way you talk and listen. I am so excited to dive into this conversation and discover more about how we can all improve our connections with one another and ultimately understand how the Author of our stories perfectly created us.

Find out more about Kathleen and other resources available at https://www.isaidyouheard.study/