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Feeling spiritually depleted from caregiving? You're not alone.

In this powerful conversation, Rachel Wojo sits down with author and fellow caregiver Jess Ronne to discuss what no one tells you about prayer when you're exhausted, overwhelmed, and running on empty.

Jess shares the breakthrough moment that changed everything: when the Holy Spirit whispered to her heart while she was changing her son's diaper for the thousandth time, "This is holy work." That revelation transformed her 19-year caregiving journey with her profoundly disabled son, Lucas—and it can transform yours too.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• The honest prayer that sustained both Rachel and Jess through their darkest caregiving moments
• A simple 5-10 minute morning practice that invites God's presence into your overwhelming day
• How to reframe mundane tasks (diaper changes, endless laundry, medication schedules) as sacred acts
• Why "grit and grace" both matter—and when to lean into each one
• The truth every caregiver needs to hear: this season won't last forever

This episode is for you if:

• You're caring for someone with special needs, chronic illness, dementia, or aging parents
• You feel guilty that you don't pray "enough" or "the right way"
• Your to-do list is so long that connecting with God feels impossible
• You wonder if anyone sees or values what you're doing

Jess Ronne is the author of Caregiving with Grit and Grace: A Devotional and founder of The Lucas Project. Through November (National Caregivers Month), she's offering a special BOGO deal: two books for $15 at https://jessplusthemess.com

Listen now and discover how God meets you in the basement, at the bedside, and in every overwhelming moment.

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What if the way you see yourself isn’t how God sees you? In today’s conversation, I sit down with JP Foster and Matt Williams, the co-authors of Finding Freedom in Jesus, to talk about how understanding our true identity in Christ changes everything. If you’ve ever struggled with shame, insecurity, or feeling hopeless, this episode will help you step into the identity God has already spoken over you.

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Connect with God — on Abide, a Christian meditation app that provides a biblically grounded place to experience peace and progress in your relationship with Christ. Use this biblical meditation, narrated by James Seawood, to center yourself on the truth in God's word. What’s the key to overcoming evil? Meditate on 1 Peter 2:15-16. Allow the music & nature sounds, deep breathing, prayer, and scripture help you connect with God in a new way. 

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A Prayer to Remember that God is Faithful to Give Rest by Erin Warren

In today’s devotion, by Erin H. Warren, we explore the promise of rest found in Jesus’ words: “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” While life can be physically exhausting—especially in seasons filled with challenges—Jesus offers a deeper kind of rest: rest for our souls.In Him, we find release from the pressures of performance and perfection, and we experience the peace that only His grace can provide.

Reference: Matthew 11: 28-30

Prayer: Lord, I pray that your presence will be with us today. I pray that we will be aware of your presence with us. Breathe your restful life over our souls. May we remember that we do not need to carry the burdens that we feel. Instead, we can lay them at your feet, take your yoke, and rest. Thank you for coming to redefine Sabbath rest. Thank you for showing us the way in which we should walk. Thank you for the promise of rest, even when we feel anything but restful. And it's in your name, I pray. Amen.

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What if your greatest heartbreak became the foundation for your greatest purpose? Join me for an inspiring conversation with Anne Beiler, founder of Auntie Anne’s Pretzels, as she shares how faith and resilience transformed her pain into purpose. From her humble Amish roots to building a global brand, Anne’s story reveals how hard work, honesty, and God’s grace can restore even the most broken hearts. 

Hear how she overcame deep grief after the tragic loss of her daughter and found healing through confession, forgiveness, and truth. This episode is a powerful reminder that God can redeem every story—turning adversity into hope, and tragedy into triumph.

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Listen in to learn more :
(01:34) Healing Through Being  Authentic and Real

(05:34) Life Is Hard, God Is Good 

(13:56) Breaking the Silence

(21:03) Unburdening Secrets and Healing Pain 

(26:47) Finding Grace Through Honest Connection 

(30:32) Transformation Through Secrets and Counseling 

(33:04) Story of Hope and Redemption

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It’s a must for seekers, new believers, and those who want to deepen their confidence in their faith.

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Doubt can feel like a relentless pinball machine in our minds, tossing us back and forth between yes and no. James 1:6-8 reminds us that double-mindedness makes us unstable, but when we approach God with decisive faith, we unlock clarity, confidence, and spiritual stability. Trusting God—even when uncertainty creeps in—empowers us to act boldly and live by faith, knowing that His grace can make any situation right.

Highlights

• Double-mindedness creates instability; decisive faith brings clarity and confidence.

• Replace “I don’t know if He will” with affirmations of trust: “God, I know you are able and faithful.”

• Draw a line in the sand when doubt arises—choose to trust God even after decisions are made.

• God’s grace can make any choice right; mistakes do not diminish His ability to work.

• Acting in faith strengthens our relationship with God and glorifies Him through unwavering trust.

• Practical exercises: affirm God’s faithfulness, thank Him for peace, and take confident action.

• Faith becomes alive when we trust God’s goodness and promises in real-life situations.

Gift Inspiration: Crosswalk's Holiday Gift Guide

Looking for a meaningful way to celebrate the season? Check out our Holiday Gift Guide—from beautifully illustrated Bibles and devotionals to novels, greeting cards, and picture books, there’s something for everyone on your list. Wrap up stories for loved ones, tuck a book into your own nightstand, and join us in celebrating the wonder of giving this Christmas!

Full Transcript Below:

Super Practical Ways to Defeat Doubt
By Kelly Balarie

Bible Reading:
But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea driven and tossed by the wind. For let not that man suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord;  he is a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways.” –  James 1:6-8 NKJV

I sat at the restaurant, menu in hand. Frankly, I didn’t know a restaurant could have so many options to choose from. Trying to decide, I think, “Maybe I’ll get this… No, I’ll get that.” Minutes later, I think, “What about this?”

My friend announces what they’re getting. . .

Hmm… They’re getting that? Maybe I should, too.

Mind like a pinball machine, changing directions a mile a minute –left, right, up, and down. Ahh!  Now I really don’t know what to get. As soon as I decide, I consider the other way...

Frankly, I am in the dead-heat of double-mindedness, or quadruple-mindedness, for that matter…. Ever been there? Doubting? Uncertain? Wavering? Believing the answer is yes, and then wondering if it is no? Wanting to go one way, but questioning if it is right?

Scripture talks to us about double-mindedness and prayer when it says: “But let him ask i

A veces el mundo nos etiqueta con historias que no son nuestras. Pero Jesús no ve tu pasado inventado, sino tu presente redimido. No importa lo que otros digan que fuiste… pero lo que Jesús dice que eres, eso, lo cambia todo.

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God never intended for us to do life alone. As our daily prayer and reflection remind us, from the beginning of creation, He designed us for community — with Him and with one another. Yet, for many believers, being part of a church family isn’t always easy. Differences in opinion, leadership conflicts, or even personal wounds can cause deep pain within the very place meant to nurture our faith.

In this compassionate reflection, Laura Bailey reminds us that while church hurt is real and painful, Christian community is still God’s plan for His people. Just as Adam was not meant to be alone, neither are we. Throughout Scripture, we see how God uses relationships — even messy ones — to shape us, refine us, and reveal His grace.

From the early church in Acts to the disciples who followed Jesus, believers have always grown stronger in community. Though it can be hard to stay when relationships feel strained, the call of Christ is not to walk away but to lean in — to forgive, to reconcile, and to remain united under His love.

Today's Bible Reading:
“The Lord God said, ‘It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him.’” – Genesis 2:18, NIV

Takeaway Truths

• God created us for community — with Him and with one another.

• Church relationships may be imperfect, but they’re essential for spiritual growth.

• Staying rooted in Christian community helps us live out love, forgiveness, and unity.

Let’s Pray

Heavenly Father,

Thank You for creating us to live in community. When we’re hurt by others in the church, give us the strength to forgive and the courage to stay connected. Heal the wounds caused by division and restore unity among Your people.

Help us to love one another as You have loved us. When we feel tempted to withdraw, remind us that Your design for the body of Christ is togetherness, not isolation. Let the fruits of the Spirit — love, patience, gentleness, and self-control — shine through our relationships.

We pray for reconciliation, grace, and renewed hope within Your Church. Thank You for being the foundation that holds us all together.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Related Scriptures

• John 17:21 — “That all of them may be one, Father, just as you are in me and I am in you.”

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