The Godmother with Lisa Bevere

Have you ever felt ashamed of your desire to make money? Or afraid of what other people will think of you when you finally step out and do what God has put in your heart to do? It's easy to let fear hold us back from our God-given destinies, but I believe it is your time to be released to step forward in confidence!

I'm so excited to host the marvelously talented Jennifer Allwood! She is known for her books like Get Unstuck and Stay Unstuck and Covering Your Business in Prayer. She is recognized by Forbes as one of the world's best business coaches, and I'm honored to have her pour into you today! Prepare to be permitted to excel in your calling and so much more!

Do you find yourself wearing busyness like a badge of honor? In today’s society, we pride ourselves on to-do lists that create a sense of self-worth. But the truth is busy behavior is usually a byproduct of the things we’re trying to avoid.

What if you created space for yourself to enjoy rest and learn the art of casting your cares? Many things hide behind restlessness, but God calls us to lay them down. Throughout scripture, we find that if we do not choose rest, it will choose us.

God wants us to trust him as we move through life, but we sell ourselves short when we live as if everything depends on us.

In today’s episode, I have the honor of hosting the remarkable Rebekah Lyons, author of Rhythms of Renewal: Trading Stress and Anxiety for a Life of Peace and Purpose. If you've ever struggled with feeling weighed down by anxiety, stress, fatigue, and discouragement, I think you'll be blessed by this conversation. I can’t wait for you to listen in!

You can connect with Rebekah on Instagram @rebekahlyons

Is it hard to believe that God has a plan for your. . . money? Finances often represent an area of deep personal and marital struggle. But, the truth is, if we learn to do money God's way and follow proven biblical principles, we can move from a place of weakness and confusion to a place of strength and clarity! Today on the Godmother podcast, join me and Rachel Cruze, author of Smart Money Smart Kids, as we discuss the benefits of generosity, the freedom of being debt-free, and how to leave a lasting legacy with your money!

You can connect with Rachel on Instagram @rachelcruze

Often we feel we are waiting on God to reveal His big plans for our lives—but what if God has something incredible for you right where you already are? Sometimes, following God's call doesn't look like moving across the pond but simply living with intentionality and surrender in the here and now. Our culture is living in an unprecedented epidemic of anxiety, but we can live each day as part of the greater reality God has invited us into.

On this episode of The Godmother podcast, I'm so excited to bring you a powerful conversation with my friend and fellow author and podcaster Annie F. Downs! She'll be unpacking the essential attribute to fulfilling God's dreams for you and your kiddos—bravery.

Are you ready to answer the call? Tune in to join the conversation!

Annie F. Downs is an American author, public speaker, and podcaster. She is known for writing Christian daily devotionals and for her podcast, That Sounds Fun. You can connect with Annie on Instagram @anniefdowns

Some dreams keep us up at night. We spend precious time tossing and turning asking ourselves if we’re ever going to go after the things God has put in our hearts? Many women will relate to this familiar ache, knowing they are sitting on untapped potential but unsure where to begin—or when. Though taking the first steps toward the dreams God has placed in you can seem daunting, one thing is clear: we are living in a great awakening full of ministry and entrepreneurship that’s coming from women! If you feel God has more for you, then it’s time to get busy stewarding what God has already put in your hands right now. Today on the podcast, I have the honor of talking with the pure-hearted Jaime Cross. Lean in while we undertake a conversation about God’s faithfulness to the desires of our hearts.

You can connect with Jaime on Instagram at @jaimecrossofficial @mig.living

and check out all things MIG Living at https://migliving.com/her?gclid=Cj0KCQjwmPSSBhCNARIsAH3cYgY5HRcmmSC6bWXZ0oPhQj50zaMj9yDkERovItEp_8SeL5PrDvhkrAoaAmVUEALw_wcB

Is life just a set of random circumstances and coincidences, or is God's hand at work in the mess of it all? When life becomes hard, unpredictable, or unfair, it can be difficult to see God's blessings and cultivate a heart of gratitude. However, there is nothing greater than experiencing God in the monotony and familiarity of the day-to-day.

Today, on the Godmother Podcast, I'm joined by my good friend Roma Downey. We'll be diving into her newest book Unexpected Blessings—a conversation that I believe will help you open your eyes to see God's hand at work in your life.

You may know Roma Downey from her years on Television starring in Touched by an Angel. While she loves acting she and her husband Mark Burnett own a production company called LightWorkers Media. They released the mini-series The Bible on the History channel and the movie, The Son of God. Her latest projects have been authoring her book A Box of Butterflies, and her newest book Unexpected Blessings releasing this easter. While she is a multi-talented woman, you’ll love hearing her heart for God and her family, more on the podcast.

We live in a time when people are desperate for answers about same-sex attraction, gender dysphoria, and the evolving trans community. When it comes to these difficult topics, Christians often run or react in fear when the world needs truth in love.

Today, on The Godmother podcast, I have a returning friend and guest, Preston Sprinkle, author of Embodied: Transgender Identities, the Church, and What the Bible Has to Say, joining the conversation to discuss some of the most jarring questions pressing society today.

* What is the LGBTQ community?

* What makes “Trans” unique?

* How do we talk to our children about gender?

* How do we compassionately engage with those struggling with gender dysphoria?

* How do we avoid canned answers and engage with those who are struggling in an empathetic and meaningful way?

Preston is a voice preparing the church to lead in love. His resources will help our conversations to result in understanding and truth, not allowing ourselves to give thin answers to fit questions.

Do you have a friend or family who could use this encouragement today? You can connect with Preston on Instagram at @preston.sprinkle Grab a copy of His new book, “Embodied” here.

https://www.prestonsprinkle.com/books/embodied

Let’s talk about sex! Wait, did I just say that? Yes, I did! As taboo as the church has made this conversation, the importance of talking about a healthy and beautiful sex life remains. In my early married years, God showed me that I had awakened my “love” in the realm of lust and that I must lull the sexual nightmares back to sleep so I could awaken in the realm of true love. Join me and my friend Debra Fileta as we unpack some of the most important ideas related to Married Sex. We often hear about all of the things that hinder us in this area but restoring a sense of normalcy to the topic of cultivating connection is of equal importance to the latter. In this episode, you’ll hear many of the concepts from Debra’s book, along with:

* Shedding light on the things that get in the way of intimacy

* Addressing core beliefs about sex

* Establishing healthy communication and frequencies by learning to ask the right questions

* The hallmark of a healthy sex life

We are so thankful for Debra taking a stance and shedding light on this topic!

You can connect with Debra on Instagram at @debrafileta

Grab a copy of Debra’s new book “Married Sex: A Christian Couple's Guide to Reimagining Your Love Life” here.

https://truelovedates.com/the-married-sex/

People are lonelier today than ever before.

In a world that increasingly looks for connection online, have we lost our ability to connect face-to-face?

Let’s be honest, friendships and relationships can be tough, and there are a million excuses why they fall by the wayside — we’re busy, we don’t have the time, we just haven’t found our people yet…

The truth is that none of these excuses are good enough. God created us for connection and community.

Today on the podcast, I am joined by my friend Jennie Allen as we discuss how to find your people, and live a more connected life in the context of community.

In this episode, Jennie shares:

—How to find your people

—How loneliness is the silent killer

—God’s plan for community

—The right boundaries to set in relationships

—The power of vulnerability in community

I hope as you listen to this episode you feel empowered to find the people you’re meant to do life with!

Do you have a friend who could use this encouragement today? Feel free to share this episode with her!

You can connect with Jennie on Instagram at @jennieallen.

Grab a copy of Jennie’s new book “Find Your People: Building Deep Community in a Lonely World” here.

https://amzn.to/33rFAuH

It’s no secret that the past couple years have been a challenge to so many. Between pandemic fears, a charged political climate, and more challenges than ever inside and outside of the church, our culture is navigating some crazy circumstances.

On this season of The Godmother podcast, I’m bringing on people who are navigating these challenging seasons well. We’ll have guests from many sectors of society — from business & entrepreneurship, to church, to leadership, to experts navigating current cultural conversations — I can’t wait for you to hear these interviews and meet some of our upcoming guests.

To start off season three, I want to introduce you to my friend Heather Torres. 🥳

Heather is a wife, homeschooling mom, entrepreneur, YouTube creator, and COO of Think Media. She has a passion for teaching people how to show up on social media and monetize their hobbies on YouTube!

In this episode, Heather shares:

—How to get started on YouTube and start monetizing your passions

—How she and her husband radically encountered God and converted from Mormonism to Christianity

—The importance of sharing your story in social spaces

—How to overcome fears and move forward in courage

I hope as you listen to this episode you feel encouraged to start sharing your own story — it’s powerful!

Do you have a friend who could use this encouragement today? Feel free to share this episode with her!

You can find Heather on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/c/HeatherTorresTV and on Instagram at @mrsheathertorres. You can also get more information about the work she’s doing with Think Media at http://thinkmedia.video.