This show is sponsored by Simple Seminary.  Click HERE to sign up for just $24/mo.  Welcome back to the show.  Angie’s guest today is Holly Christine Hayes.  Holly is a sex trafficking survivor who is the founder/CEO of Sanctuary Project.  She also lives on a farm in Austin, TX and loves caring for her husband and toddler. On today’s episode with Holly,  Angie has a conversation about:   How Holly came out of sex trafficking 20 years ago Holly’s path to starting Sanctuary Project The mission of Sanctuary Project  Mentioned in this episode: Sanctuary Project  John 8 Sponsor Survivor Needs  From Basement to Sanctuary  Sanctuary Project Jewelry from Target  Finding Sanctuary Podcast Connect with Holly: Instagram~Facebook~Website Connect with Angie: Instagram ~ Facebook ~ Website

Episode 140: Sanctuary with Holly Christine Hayes

Let it Shine is a brand new podcast hosted by me, Angie Elkins, that focuses on sanctification over self-help. In season one, I’ll be joined with 4 co-hosts, aka Illuminators, as we unpack how we continue to pursue growth in mind, body, and spirit. We invite you to listen and join the conversation!

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Have you ever asked your spouse a simple question, like, "whats for dinner?" and all of a sudden they're making a snarky comment back to you? Have you ever found yourself responding out of irritation and frustration when your spouse or kids simply ask you a question? On today's show we're highlighting an episode from The Glass House Podcast where Nicole Zasowski describes to us what happens when we are operating in our pain cycle, how we can regulate our emotions, and why the simplest of questions can push us over the edge.

Any ministry leader and their families live in a "glass house" - an environment where they are left vulnerable to the stress of ministry, the criticism of others, and feel the spotlight on their personal weaknesses. Lifeway's "The Glass House" is a space where ministry leaders will shed light on the challenges they often don't feel permission to talk about. 

Nicole Zasowski is a marriage and family therapist outside of New York City. She is an author of Lost to Found and What If It's Wonderful, along with being a full time mom and wife. She also has a Bible Study resource coming soon through Lifeway!

We hope you enjoyed this episode. Head over to The Glass House to hear more ministry leaders sharing the challenges we all face! Thanks for listening and sharing with a friend!

SHOW LINKS:
From Lost to Found
What If It's Wonderful
The 5 Temptations of a CEO
Connect with the Glass House on Instagram HERE
Please email us your questions and feedback to president@lifeway.com 

28. Regulating Your Emotions with Nicole Zasowski

Happy summer friends!

One of my favorite things on the planet is introducing my favorite people to my favorite people.  That's exactly what I've decided to spend my summer doing!  We start this week with another podcast from Lifeway called MARKED.  Hosted by my friends, Elizabeth Hyndman and Kelly King, we chat with Anne Harrison & shares how she offered a summer Bible study through her church's women's ministry that turned into a community-wide summer study. This past summer, over 250 women in her community walked through When You Pray together in their homes. What a picture of unity in a community! Listen in for the full story and for helpful tips on how you can do this, too. 

SHOW LINKS
"How to Plan a Bible Study for Your Community" blog post
When You Pray Bible Study
Lifeway Women Leadership Training
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You Lead Webinars
Lifeway Women Academy Practical Ministry Course
Jesus and Women Bible Study
The Gospel on the Ground Bible Study

MARKED is a podcast from Lifeway Women: https://women.lifeway.com/blog/podcasts/. Hosted by Kelly King and Elizabeth Hyndman.

RECOMMENDED: Listen in to one of our panels from Lifeway Women's Leadership Forum! Kelly King, Becky Loyd, and Anne Harrison discuss the results of the in-depth study Lifeway Research conducted on the state of ministry to women. Join us on MARKED for our summer Bible study, Encountering God, starting June 10. You can get your Bible study at lifeway.com/encounteringgod. Take our survey to enter for a chance to win a Lifeway Women backpack filled with great resources for diving into God's Word.  To learn more about Feast with Kristi McLelland, visit lifeway.com/feast.

27. Hosting a Summer Bible Study with Anne Harrison

Hey friends! This is our last episode of Season One of Let it Shine and we have a treat for you! Angie Elkins and Nikki Ogden look back on the first season and reflect on the growth and challenges they experienced throughout the season. You'll hear why Let it Shine started, why the pursuit of sanctification over self-help matters, and which shows were some of their favorites over the season! 

While Angie may be taking a break for a few weeks, Let It Shine is still bringing you some amazing shows! Over the next few weeks you'll be hearing specifically curated episodes from Lifeway Podcast Network that we know you will love! It's also a great time to go back and listen to any episode you missed from this past season! 

Thanks for listening and sharing with a friend!  

SHOW LINKS:
-Connect with Angie Elkins 
-The Glass House with Nicole Zasowski

26. Reflecting on the Journey with Nikki Ogden

Why does it seem so hard to get it all together? Running kids around to get to their schedule activities, spending time with friends or your spouse, investing in your health, and the list can go on! It can be overwhelming figuring out how to keep it all together while we run around feeling overwhelmed and defeated. But maybe we're asking the wrong question. Instead of asking why can't I get it together, maybe we should ask, are we setting realistic expectations? 

To wrap up this season we have Jamie Ivey on the show to talk about her new book, Why Can't I Get It Together? Angie and Jamie discuss how we can avoid giving in to what the world, or even yourself, says things are "supposed" to be. and shares practical ways you can define your reality, ponder your circumstances, stop self-shame, create realistic expectations, and move forward in joy and peace! 

We want freedom for you and we're certain this conversation will start you on the path to kicking unrealistic expectations to the curb! Thanks for listening and sharing this episode with a friend!

SHOW LINKS: 
-Connect with Jamie Ivey 
-Why Can't I Get It Together?
-Connect with Angie Elkins




25. Setting Realistic Expectations with Jamie Ivey

It's likely you've encouraged someone or have been encouraged to seek counseling in your lifetime. But have you heard of seeking direction from a Spiritual Director?! On today's show of Let It Shine we are digging into the meaning of spiritual direction, how it's different from counseling, and who it's for! 

Dr. Elaina Barron holds a Masters of Divinity and a Doctorate of Ministry and works as a spiritual director for Interfaith Counseling Center in Lexington, Kentucky where she offers soul care and discipleship to women from across the nation. For thirty years she has been caring for the church and women of all ages in the areas of next steps, transitions, marriage, parenting, listening to the Spirit and deepening their walk with God. Elaina is passionate about the word of God and helping others fall in love with Him and truly experience the abundant life that Jesus promised in John 10:10.  

In this conversation, Angie and Elaina discuss spiritual direction and its impact on personal growth and connection with God. You may hear silences in this episode unlike others. We encourage you to participate in the exercise Dr. Elaina walks Angie through, identifying your own areas of growth. We trust you'll be encouraged by this episode and our prayer for you is that you will desire God on a deeper level. 

If you're interested in making an appointment with Dr. Elaina Barron for spiritual direction, you can contact her here. 

Thanks for listening and sharing this episode with a friend! SHOW LINKS: 
-Connect with Dr. Elaina Barron
-Connect with Angie Elkins 
-The Glass House Episode 



Episode 140: Sanctuary with Holly Christine Hayes

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