Have you ever wanted to spend time in God’s presence but felt distracted, unworthy, anxious, or unsure of how to begin?

God does not ask us to clean ourselves up before coming to Him. He invites us to come just as we are... with humility, honesty, and confidence in His love.

In this episode, I share how I prepare my heart to meet with God. This is not a formula or a guarantee that every encounter with Him will feel the same. It is simply a practical way I quiet my heart, surrender what I am carrying, and turn my attention toward Him.

We’ll talk about:

Coming to God humbly and without hesitation

Rejecting lies of shame and unworthiness

Remembering that Jesus has made a way for us to draw near

Casting our cares on God because He cares for us

Entering His presence with thanksgiving and praise

Trusting that God welcomes us exactly as we are

You do not have to become worthy enough to meet with God. You can come honestly, surrender what is weighing on you, and receive His love.

“Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise.” — Psalm 100:4 NKJV

“Casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you.” — 1 Peter 5:7 NKJV

“Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace.” — Hebrews 4:16 NKJV

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What does it actually look like to encounter God in a real and personal way?

In this episode of Learning to Love Well, Zoey shares her story of meeting God… not just knowing about Him, but experiencing His presence in a way that changed everything.

This isn’t just a story about belief. It’s about relationship.

It’s about the moment faith became real, personal, and alive.

Zoey shares:

-What it looked like to encounter God personally

-The shift from knowing about God to actually knowing Him

-What it felt like when her heart came alive in His presence

-How that moment changed the direction of her life

-What it looks like to continue growing in relationship with God

If you’ve ever wondered if God is real in a personal way… or if you’ve desired a deeper encounter with Him… this episode will stir your faith and draw you closer.

God is not distant. He is present. And He still meets people today.

💛 If this episode encouraged you, liking, commenting, or sharing helps more people hear stories like this and encounter God in a real way.

You can love God and still feel disappointed.In this bonus episode of Learning to Love Well, we’re having a conversation about disappointment, unanswered prayers, and church hurt... and what it looks like to stay open to God in the middle of it.This isn’t about having perfect faith.It’s about learning how to bring your real heart to God.If you’ve been carrying disappointment or struggling to trust God in certain areas, this conversation will meet you right where you are.You don’t have to pretend... God meets you in honesty.💛 If this episode encouraged you, liking, commenting, or sharing helps more people feel seen and supported in their walk with God._____WAYS TO CONNECT & PARTNERLearning to Love Well is a podcast about learning to love God, our people, and the world around us well. Through honest conversations and powerful stories, we explore healing, growth, faith, and the everyday ways God is at work in our lives.✨ Join the journey on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/learningtolovewell/✨ Connect with us by email:[email protected]✨ Want to partner with Learning to Love Well?• Engage — Your likes, ratings, comments, and shares help these conversations reach the people who need them most.• Pray — We deeply value prayer. Please pray for our listeners, guests, and team as we steward this message.• Give — If you feel led to partner financially with the mission of this podcast, you can give via Venmo:@learningtolovewell(Please include “Partner” in the note.)Thank you so much for your partnership. Your support helps cover podcast production, filming, and equipment so we can continue sharing conversations that encourage people to learn to love well.

Does God still heal today?

And could He really use ordinary people to do it?

In this episode of Learning to Love Well, I am sitting down with Brandi Belt to talk about what it looks like to step out in faith and watch God move in real, tangible ways.

Her story started simply by questioning what she believed and choosing to take a step of obedience. She began praying for strangers, unsure of what would happen.

And then one moment changed everything.

Since then, she’s walked in a lifestyle of faith where she’s seen God heal, move, and meet people in powerful ways... not because she’s “special,” but because she said yes.

If you’ve ever wondered if healing is still for today or felt unsure about stepping out in faith, this episode will stir your faith and invite you into more.

God is still moving.

And He still uses everyday people.

💛 If this episode encouraged you... sharing it helps more people encounter this message and grow in their faith.

What if the very season you wish would end is the one God is using to prepare you?

In this episode of Learning to Love Well, Britt and Isaac have an honest conversation about waiting... waiting for marriage or waiting for a promise from God. They talk openly about desire, discernment, mistakes, endurance, and the difference between striving and surrender.

While this conversation centers around waiting for marriage, the themes apply to anyone waiting on God - for healing, direction, breakthrough, or clarity.

This episode explores how seasons of waiting often become the very ground where personal revival begins - through faithfulness, formation, and trust when nothing seems to be happening.

Topics in this episode include:

Long seasons of waiting and endurance

Formation, healing, and discernment

Peace vs. striving

Letting go before seeing what’s next

Practical wisdom for stewarding desire without becoming bitter

How waiting can prepare you for what God wants to release through you

If this episode resonates with you, we’d love to hear your story in the comments. Waiting can feel isolating, but you’re not alone.

🔥 If you’re in a waiting season, drop a fire emoji and walk this journey with us.

As Season 3 continues, we move deeper into what revival looks like after the spark.

Because revival isn’t just about the moment when the fire is lit - it’s about what happens next.

In Part 2 of this season, we talk honestly about sustaining revival when life gets heavy... when you’re tired, discouraged, or worn down. We explore how God meets us in weariness, how revival doesn’t always look loud or dramatic, and how faithfulness, obedience, and staying rooted can be some of the most powerful expressions of revival.

We dive deeper into miracles, calling, and legacy - including what revival looks like in parenting, in the next generation, and in communities and churches. 

This is an invitation to keep tending the fire, to believe again, and to trust that revival isn’t fleeting when it’s rooted in God.

👉 If you’re committed to staying in the process, drop a 🔥 in the comments.

If you love Jesus but still feel stuck, overwhelmed, oppressed, or like something keeps pulling you back, this bonus episode is for you.

In this episode of Learning to Love Well, Bryan Schwartz joins us for a powerful and practical conversation about deliverance: what it actually is, what it isn’t, and how Jesus brings real freedom.

This isn’t about sensational stories or fear-based teaching. It’s about learning how to walk in the freedom Jesus already paid for.

Bryan shares from his own testimony and experience, helping bring clarity to questions like: What is deliverance? Can Christians need deliverance? How do we deal with demons? Is deliverance about a method, or is it about Jesus?

If you’ve felt stuck, heavy, oppressed, or unable to move forward, this conversation will encourage you to draw near to Jesus, invite His presence, and trust that He still heals, restores, and sets people free.

Listen in for a practical, grounded, Jesus-centered conversation on deliverance, inner healing, spiritual freedom, and walking in the fullness of what Christ has already secured.

Bryan Schwartz had the NFL dream, a growing family, and the kind of success most people chase for a lifetime. But behind the scenes, anger and fear, were ruling his life, and he felt empty.

In this powerful episode of Learning to Love Well, Bryan shares how a breaking point led to a real encounter with Jesus that transformed his marriage, his identity, and his entire future.

This is a story of surrender, healing, and personal revival and a reminder that God still changes lives today.

👉 If this episode speaks to you, leave a comment. If you want prayer, please let us know in the comments.

Brian shares his full testimony of walking with God as a child, running for years, and ultimately coming back to the Lord after 27 years away. In this raw and honest conversation, he opens up about his early encounter with God, the years he spent chasing other things, and the deep longing that never fully left him. His story is a powerful reminder that no one is too far gone, no year is wasted in God’s hands, and the Father still brings prodigals home.This episode is especially for anyone who has walked away from God, feels far from Him, or is praying for someone they love to come back. Brian’s life is a testimony of God’s mercy, pursuit, and restoration.Please note: the audio in this episode is raw, but Brian’s story was too powerful not to share.If this episode encouraged you, would you share it with someone who needs hope today?

In this episode of The Learning to Love Well Podcast, Brian shares his story of encountering Jesus at a young age, walking away from God for years, and then experiencing a deep return to Him later in life that began to impact his family as well.We talk about what it looks like to come back to God after distance, how to pray for prodigals, how the Holy Spirit has become real in Brian’s everyday life, and what he would say to anyone longing for revival in their heart or home.Brian carries such a pure, honest, childlike faith, and this conversation is a reminder that God still moves in ordinary lives in deeply personal and powerful ways.If you’re praying for a loved one, hungry for more of God, or wondering whether revival can really begin in a home like yours, I hope this episode encourages you.