The Love Offering

Do your prayers resemble last-minute cries more than first-response chats? You’re not alone in calling out to God in life’s pitch-black moments and wondering if He’s listening.

Rachel Wojo is on the show sharing the powerful secrets of the Bible's eleventh-hour pleas of men and women in her book Desperate Prayers. Each prayer is a simple three-word prayer that will deepen your trust and affirm your heart that it’s best to be you before God.

Rachel vulnerably shares her heartbreaking experiences of loss while pointing you to your Father. Her prayer journey and promising principles will guide you from frenzied desperation to dependent faith. Join us to realize that praying in a panic can create a powerful pathway to peace.

Connect with Rachel:

https://rachelwojo.com/

You are invited to embark on a journey toward greater service, lasting significance, and wholehearted delight—a life truly well lived!

In this episode, bestselling author Sally Clarkson explores how God’s astounding grace empowers you to lead a joyful life loving and encouraging others. Drawing from her time in Oxford and years in ministry, she offers wisdom on the topics of discipleship, family, hospitality, and cultivating joy that will inspire you to invite God more fully into your own story.

Wherever you are in your life’s journey, Sally’s encouraging insights will call you to deeper faith and guide you toward a life filled with direction, meaning, courage, and contentment.

Connect with Sally:

https://sallyclarkson.com

The storms of life can leave you feeling exhausted and weak. We need help when we feel stuck in our faith journey to realize our inner strength to navigate life's challenges. Pastor Justin Kendrick is on the show chatting about his book How to Quiet a Hurricane. Join us to develop a spiritual resilience that propels you past your weariness and anxiety and into lasting peace. 

 When your heart tells you that God is far away, remember that he is the God who enters in. He is the God who uses suffering to conquer suffering. He is the God who empowers you to move beyond survival and into a life of victory.

In our fast-paced culture, plagued with burnout, stress, and chronic fatigue, we often find that we’re functioning out of emptiness. What would it be like to experience a truly lasting and regenerative fullness in our lives?

In Soul Care, licensed counselor Debra Fileta shows you how Jesus’ life rhythms can guide you to true health and rest, teaching you how to live full rather than empty. Rooted in Scripture and expertly informed by clinical psychology, Soul Care identifies six life-giving practices from the life of Jesus that address your whole person—mind, body, and spirit. As you are guided toward your own practice of biblical self-care, you will learn how

Empty people cannot fill up others. As you learn to be filled as Jesus was by intentional rhythms and practices, you will experience renewed energy, motivation, and strength to serve others as you never have before!

Connect with Debra:

https://debrafileta.com/

In this episode, Shari Braendel discusses the concept of color analysis and how it can help women determine the colors that look best on them. She shares her personal journey in the fashion industry and how she felt called to bring fashion into the church. Shari also talks about the impact of fashion on women's confidence and self-esteem, and how it can be a tool for ministry. She highlights the Women Matter Initiative, which offers free color confidence workshops to organizations that serve women in distress. Shari emphasizes the importance of loving ourselves in order to fully embrace who God made us to be.

Connect with Shari:

https://www.stylebycolor.com/

Almost a third of Americans report anxiety symptoms, and according to PsychCentral, anxiety can create a "strong desire to control surroundings and other people." I've definitely seen this pattern's negative effects on my life and relationships, yet I've experienced the freedom of living—not by fear or unhealthy control, but by faith in a God who keeps his promises.

Shannon Popkin is on the show discussing her new book, Shaped by God's Promises: Lessons from Sarah on Fear and Faith. Join us to see how God was with Sarah and faithfully for her, even when she couldn’t see it. Discover how her life—and yours too—was ultimately shaped not by her hardships or heartaches but by the reliable promises of God.

Tune in to discover how: 

·  God makes promises and keeps promises, and in between he invites us to respond by faith—believing the promises will come true. 

·  Faithfulness isn't demonstrated in a minute. We learn God’s faithfulness over time.

·  Self-reliance begins where faith ends. We aren’t shaped by God’s promises when we think he needs our help.  

·  Control is costly. When we play God, we make everyone (including ourselves) miserable. 

·  Rather than ignoring doubts, faith asks, "Is anything too wonderful for God?" 

Let’s be women shaped by God's promises in the waiting!

https://www.shannonpopkin.com/

Show Notes: Cultivating Deeper Connections with Becky Harling

The Secret to a More Joyful Life Might Surprise You. Relationships. It’s that simple. The more rooted your relationship with Christ and deeper your connection with others, the more your joy will increase. Those who have strong relationships live a happier and more fulfilled life.

Becky Harling, co-founder of Harling Leadership, is on the show discussing the importance of relationships and the power of gathering with other women. She shares her personal journey of overcoming hardship and finding healing through her faith in Jesus. Becky emphasizes the need for deep, intimate connections with both God and others, and offers practical tips for cultivating and maintaining meaningful friendships. She also introduces her Girlfriend Gathering series, which includes Bible studies focused on topics such as rooted joy, tethered trust, and dearly loved. Becky encourages listeners to prioritize their relationships and be devoted to one another, just as the early church did.

Reimagining Who We Are and How We Relate

The welcome of God changes everything.

No one is a stranger to loneliness. Despite how social we are via text, chat, and notifications, we are far from being truly connected. We all want someone else to really see us and choose us for who we are. We want a place to finally fit in. But what if finding the right people or the right place is not the answer?

From her community-building background, Sarah E. Westfall takes our longing to belong as an invitation to embrace and extend the deep love of God. After years contemplating how she fit in and trying to earn acceptance, she realized "belonging is not something to attain, but someone to become." Through narrative, research, Scripture, and spiritual practice, she teaches how belonging is a way of being–a posture of welcome in the spirit of the Father who extends his arms to those returning and those who don't yet know they've resisted his love.

Whether you understand the perspective of the outsider in need of acceptance well or you're eager to include, the barriers to belonging can come down as Sarah gently guides us toward deep connection―a connection where our humanity draws us closer to people and envelops us in the heart of God. Embark with Sarah on this challenge that will awaken your empathy and affirm you with the truth of these words: "You are welcome."

From middle-of-the-night newborn hours to the tumultuous teen years, mothering is a rewarding but sometimes lonely calling. In this episode, Sharon Jaynes discusses the joys and challenges of motherhood and offers encouragement and wisdom for moms. She shares her journey as a mother and emphasizes the importance of relying on God's guidance and grace.

We chat about:

• ​Why do moms often think they just aren’t doing it right?

• How does a mom deal with the disappointments that surely come while raising children?

• Why should moms approach God with even small concerns?

• How does a mom handle feeling guilty on those days when she’s not exactly loving her role as a mother?

Sharon highlights the significance of prayer in parenting and reminds moms that they are not alone in their struggles. She also explores the biblical concept of unconditional love and the story of the prodigal son as a powerful example of God's love for His children. Overall, Sharon's message is one of hope, reminding moms to trust in God's faithfulness and to cherish the precious moments of motherhood. Join us for biblical wisdom and sisterly camaraderie to find strength and know you are not alone.

https://www.thepeacefulpreschool.com/