Exhausted. Maxed Out. Running on Fumes. Bone-Tired. Drowning.

We cannot go one day without hearing these words from friends, co-workers, family members, and sisters in Christ. No matter the season of life - college student, young mother, business executive, teacher, ministry leader, empty-nester, or retiree - we women long for margin, rest, and affirmation that all our efforts mean something. Does anyone even see, let alone appreciate, how HARD we are working? Surely, there must be a purpose beyond this daily grind that overwhelms our schedules and hearts.

For many, the busyness of our lives results from saying yes to good things. But at what cost? When did we trade our physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health for a couple of extra likes, fewer numbers on the scale, a bit more in our bank account, or one more thing marked off our to-do list? Do you find that your life is checking all the right boxes but still cannot find satisfaction or contentment?

What’s the answer for today’s worn-out woman? A shift in perspective.

In this episode, Laura Bailey chats about her book Embracing Eternity. We journey through the book of Ecclesiastes and discover how living with an eternal perspective results in more peaceful, purposeful, and plentiful lives today. 

Join us to: 

• Discover how to cling to an eternal perspective in all seasons and situations
• Determine how to evaluate the worth of your time and energy
• Dive into scripture for timeless reminders about true freedom

When we discover, determine, and dive into God's design for life, we can let go of the lesser things and embrace those with greater, eternal significance. Let's stop surviving and start living. We can experience life filtered through the lens of eternity, garnering the freedom only found in the permanent rather than the temporal, and discover the unimaginable benefits of a purpose and identity rooted in Christ.

Connect with Laura:

https://laurarbailey.com/

Read the Show Notes:

https://rachaelkadams.com/writing/

Support the Show: https://rachaelkadams.com/

Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Could you take a break from cooking (and everything else) once a week? Not only is rest vital for your mind and body, but it’s good for your soul, too. God designed us to enter into Sabbath rest one day per week, but as you know, meals still need to be made. Your family still needs to be fed.

Kathi Lipp is on the show, providing an easy-to-follow process for meal planning and prep so that we can enjoy a full day each week of real rest and refreshment.  

Her book, Sabbath Soup, includes convenient, seasonal meal plans that take the guesswork out of shopping and cooking. More than just a collection of delicious recipes—including main dishes, breads, breakfasts, desserts, salads, sides, and yes, soups—this is your guide to establishing a weekly rhythm and routine of meal planning and prep that allows you to have a true day off.

Do something good for your soul and experience the peace with a full day dedicated to spending time with God, family, and friends. Savor your Sabbath as you proudly proclaim, “Soup’s on!”

Connect with Kathi:

Kathi Lipp

Read all the show notes at rachaelkadams.com.

Support the Show: https://rachaelkadams.com/

Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Life feeling out of control? Overwhelmed and need a break? Join us for a reset that will help you let go of what's not serving you, honor your limitations, and turn your gaze toward a God who loves who you. 

We spend a lot of time looking down. Mostly at our phones. Sometimes at ourselves. The artificial blue light in our eyes makes us anxious about the world. It makes us chase trends that have nothing to do with who we want to be. It causes us to put time, energy, and brain space into what won't last.

It's time to look up. Whitney Lowe is on today’s episode chatting about her devotional Set Your Eyes Higher. Tune in to find new perspective, purpose, power, and peace. If you're feeling unmoored because you've taken your eyes off of what matters most, the hope you're searching for is within reach--if you're ready to look up.

Scribble Devos

Support the Show: https://rachaelkadams.com/

Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Have you been struggling to see God lately? Today's episode weaves biblical and historical stories from Jesus-followers turns our gaze again to the One who made us, loves us, and will never leave us. Join us as Jack Mooring chats about his book Portrait of God , in which he explores an attribute of God through a person in church history who radically experienced His nature. When our spiritual life feels like a roller coaster, true stories of faithful Christians help us rediscover our wonder about the unchanging character of our Creator.

https://colnashville.com/about-us

Support the Show: https://rachaelkadams.com/

Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

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/

Support the Show: https://rachaelkadams.com/

Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

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

Support the Show: https://rachaelkadams.com/

Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

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.  In this episode you will discover: 

• Why weakness is the starting point for spiritual strength
• How lasting endurance comes from understanding the love of God
• Ways to apply God's promises to your daily life
• A freeing perspective on what it really means to be secure
• Why faith rooted in Jesus can bring you through any trial

 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.

Support the Show: https://rachaelkadams.com/

Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

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

• the Bible responds to common myths about soul care

• a lack of soul care impacts your relationships, ministries, and careers

• to recognize the signs and signals of burnout and respond proactively with practical solutions

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/

Support the Show: https://rachaelkadams.com/

Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

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/

Support the Show: https://rachaelkadams.com/

Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

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/

Support the Show: https://rachaelkadams.com/

Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.