Does the thought of putting on a bathing suit this summer make you anxious or ashamed?

Do you struggle to see yourself the way God speaks about you? Do you even know what He says about you?

Do you struggle with knowing how to nourish yourself or how to move your body in a way that pleases the Lord?

If it were up to Jesus, how would we steward the temple in which He has made His home?

My dear friend, Nicoletta Bradley, founder of Noble Ministry, talks through a lot of these questions and let me just tell you— it is FIRE.

Between the narrative of social media and the impossible standards imposed by culture, the noise is LOUD. How do we lean into the Word in the areas of food and fitness and restore our faith in what the Maker says?

From a practical standpoint, what is the real culprit? And what are some real solutions?

Fighting lies. Finding freedom. Fighting for faith.

Don’t miss this one! It’s RICH!!!

Learn more about Nicoletta and Noble Ministry here: https://www.areyounoble.com

What does it really mean to live from a place of wholeness? How do we seek healing? How do we know when we are operating out of a pain cycle— what does it look like to find the root, do the deep work, and let God restore us from the inside out?

In this convo, my DEAR friend, Meshali Mitchell, digs into the process the Lord has taken her through— both in her own soul and literally as she restores a farmhouse that has now become her home.

The truth is, if you want to experience love of any kind, you will have to risk rejection, hurt, and the pain that comes from being loved by imperfect people. As Meshali walks through her own personal healing process in her new book, “Restored: Partnering with God in Transforming our Broken Places”, she offers such deep practical insight that will meet you right where you are. And the way Meshali dives into scripture and helps you apply the Word of God is unparalleled — I’m so grateful for this conversation and this book!

Life will be the continual process of healing until we become fully restored in Heaven. But until then? We get to partner with God as He breathes fresh wind and true healing to the deepest parts of our soul.

Buy Meshali’s new book here: https://amzn.to/42Her2p

Find Meshali on Instagram @Meshali

Learn more about Meshali, her photography, her story, and her offerings here: https://www.meshali.co

I think this is a question we all ask ourselves, right? How do we know that we know that we know when it’s God speaking? What if it’s not?

In this episode, I walk through four “tests” per se, that might help you discern whether what you’re hearing is actually the voice of God.

Hint: It doesn’t sound like Morgan Freeman and it’s usually not a burning bush. Disappointing, I know.

But truly, we tend to over spiritualize what it sounds like or assume that it’s only on special occasions or big decisions but in reality, the Heavenly Father is always speaking!

Through His people,

Through His Word,

Through prayer,

Through dreams,

Through all kinds of places and particulars, His voice is reminding you that you’re seen, significant, and safe.

The kicker? His voice usually calls us to get uncomfortable, release some things that we want to hold onto, or calling us to step up in ways we feel ill-equipped.

John 10:27 says, “My sheep listen to My voice; I know them, and they follow Me."

You are His sheep. He is your Shepherd. You have the Holy Spirit. You hear His voice right where you are.

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I hope as you make space for quiet and lean in, this podcast will help remind you that you already hold the superpower of having direct access to the King of Kings. It’s absolutely extraordinary, and it’s true.

You know the cycle: You start the day already exhausted and end it defeated, all the while telling yourself things will get better if you can just power through this week. But then the weeks turn into months, and you start to believe you'll never be able to stop, slow down, or catch your breath. You wouldn't even know how if you tried.

Is this how God intended for us to live? How do we enter into the abundant life God offers us? Best-selling author, pastor, speaker, podcast host, and leader Jess Connolly talks all about this and her journey of writing, “Tired of Being Tired” helped her discover a new way of living.

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She is relatable, honest, practical, wise, and such a breath of breath air.

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Buy Tired of Being Tired: Receive God’s Realistic Rest for your Soul-Deep Exhaustion here: https://amzn.to/4laL5AS

Learn more about Jess here: https://www.jessconnolly.com/

Maybe you feel like you don’t have what it takes to walk in the direction God has called you?

Maybe you see others operating in their strengths + gifts and you think, “If only _____ weren’t true”?

Maybe you’re feeling the tug to pursue something or take a leap of faith but the voices of your inner critic, the shame of your past, or the odds in your life don’t seem to be in your favor?

Your brain seems to catalog everything you LACK but you can sense the spirit nudging you as He whispers, “My love is greater still. Follow me.”

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The truth?

God doesn’t qualify the ready; He readies the called. He wants to walk with you + partner with you right where you are. There is no place to “arrive” at before this becomes true; the arrival IS the process itself.

And His abundant plan for you never includes burnout, striving, or overwhelming your capacity in your current season.

He honors.

He covers.

And He sustains.

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Cass talks all about this and more in today’s interview! She is practical, real, and a true trailblazer to help women avoid missing the incredible life God has for them out of a desire to remain impressive to the world.

Two times best-selling author, podcaster, bible teacher, mamapreneur, seminary student, and partner at Her True Worth, Cassandra Speer is a powerhouse. She wears a lot of different hats, but in everything she does, her aim is to remind you that peace and joy are possible, despite the hard. And perhaps, it is actually the hardest moments and seasons of our lives that are the most pivotal for our sanctification.

You can find her new book, “Ready as you are”, everywhere books are sold. Here’s the link on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4c4IDaX

Cass is also the host of the podcast, “Hard & Holy”, available on all streaming platforms.

Her website is https://cassandraspeer.com

Ever feel like you’re working really hard and somehow everyone else is walking in the blessing you’re praying for?

Or maybe you just feel unseen or anonymous and you feel your flesh crying out for significance?

Or maybe you’re tired of waiting and waiting and waiting to hold a promise that has yet to come to fruition?

We dive into this very thing — Allison talks about what it means to choose a life hidden in Christ In a world that equates significance with being seen and excellence with exposure.

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How do we stop conforming and start embracing the FULLNESS of life exactly where we are?

Allison Allen is a speaker, author, creator, podcast host, and a brilliant communicator of the Gospel.

Her greatest desire is to include the themes of purpose, value, and identity as she helps people encounter the wild compassion of God. She has written several books and her most recent study, “Hidden”, dives deep into the truths discussed in this podcast.

She serves as the wing woman on Lisa Harper’s “Backporch theology” podcast, where their greatest hope is to help people understand the Bible in a substantive but not stuffy way.

Learn more about Allison and all her life-giving products here: https://www.allisonallen.net

Follow along with Allison on instagram here: www.instagram.com/allisonallen

Everyone always says, “You shouldn’t operate out of fear.” And I only HALFWAY agree with that. I would clarify and say this: YOu must operate out of the right kind of fear.

We are always operating out of fear of something. It’s how we are wired.

Either we are operating out of worldly fear and that drives us or we are living out of holy fear and that is guiding us.

Fear isn’t a negative thing; it’s WHO and WHAT we fear that determines whether we experience deep abundance or debilitating anxiety.

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In this episode, we dig into the difference…how do we notice when we are living in worldly fear and how do we live in a holy fear that reveres God instead?

What does this look like?

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Follow along with @cleerelystated for daily encouragement!

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Your favorite guest is back— my husband!

One of my favorite things about Will is he really ponders things before he speaks and he is so honest. I love hearing his perspective; his security in who he is has helped me learn what it means to really take God at His Word.

We dig into:

• the importance of stillness and why it’s so hard

• Some things we are struggling with/learning in this season

• What it means to get healthy + the importance of boundaries

• Encouragement to anyone asking God, “ummm…what’s your timeline on this?”

Follow along with @cleerelystated for daily encouragement!

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What does it really mean to live intentionally?

How do we build an intentional life, especially in the seasons that feel exhausting, unpredictable, or just downright busy?

How do we find our creativity when life feels mundane?

What is the goal of all our doing?

My dear friend, Christy Nockels, is such a special voice in this world. From leading worship for 3,000 people to cultivating a home of worship for her family, Christy talks about the different seasons of life and how the Holy Spirit has helped her prioritize the sacred in a public life.

She is one of the most intentional, grace-filled, WISE, and tender people I’ve ever met. I’m so grateful we get the chance to learn from her! She has been such a tangible example of how to steward your gift well, while always maintaining the integrity of her soul. Not to mention, her music feels like a massage to your soul, reminding you of who is always in control.

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Follow along with Christy on Instagram here: www.instagram.com/christynockels

Learn more about Christy, her music, her books, and her podcast here: https://www.christynockels.com

You will love this episode with Amy Gannett— we talk motherhood, ministry, and everything in-between. How do we balance it all? Or do we? How do we steward our season well? How do we care about what God cares about?

We also talk about postpartum struggles, body image and just the overall tension of learning to walk in the spirit in a culture that is nonstop and noisy.

You will be encouraged to dig deep, release the pressure from your shoulders, and open your Bible!

Amy is a church planter, a mama, a wife, a speaker and podcaster, and a fellow entrepreneur- she has several businesses including, “Bible Study Schoolhouse” and “Tiny Theologians.” She is a Bible teacher that sits deep into the Word and helps create resources that aid others in digging deep in practical, relatable, and life-giving ways.

Follow Amy on Instagram here: www.instagram.com/amycategannett

Learn more about Amy here: https://amygannett.com

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