If the world feels heavy, you’re not alone. In this timely conversation, Gina Robinson and co-host Meghen Haggard talk about navigating personal, communal, and cultural pain without slipping into a savior complex or burnout. Using the “backpack vs. boulder” picture, they share how to bear one another’s burdens while still carrying our own load, practice empathy with healthy boundaries, and turn to prayer as our first response.

You’ll hear about:
• Three layers of pain: personal, relational, and societal
• Empathy vs. Codependency (and how to know you’re out of balance)
• Practical ways to help: meals, rides, texts, real prayer, and wise referrals
• Creating margin by pausing to ask, “Lord, is this mine to carry?”
• Hope-filled Scriptures for hard weeks (Gal. 6:2–5; Rom. 12:15; 1 Pet. 1:6–7; Phil. 4:6)

Resources mentioned:
• Building a Resilient Life by Rebekah Lyons
• Debra Fileta’s “Are You Emotionally Healthy?” (Soul Care series)

Stay connected & send prayer requests:
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In this episode, Gina Robinson and co-host Megan Haggard dive into what it truly means to walk in freedom as daughters of God.

From everyday struggles to life’s pressures, they remind us that freedom in Christ brings confidence, peace, and joy no matter what season we’re in.

They explore Galatians 5 and 2 Corinthians, unpacking how the Holy Spirit empowers us to live beyond the weight of expectations, disappointments, and striving.

Gina and Megan share honest stories about timing, dreams, and learning to embrace both fun and stillness as part of spiritual growth.

This conversation is a reminder that freedom isn’t about perfection. It’s about releasing control, leaning into God’s timing, and walking daily in the Spirit. Whether you’re balancing motherhood, relationships, or simply trying to find joy in the middle of life’s demands, this episode will encourage you to rest in the truth that Christ has already set you free.

If you need prayer or want to connect with us, text the word RENEW to 45000 and we’d love to walk alongside you.

In this episode of the Renew Podcast, Meghen and Gina sit down for a heartfelt conversation about transition, trust, and spiritual growth.

From navigating big life changes (like getting a puppy and kids starting school) to unpacking what it means to release control and receive clarity, they open up about how God has been gently shaping them in this season. They share the importance of choosing a “word for the year,” how obedience doesn’t always mean ease, and how God’s kindness often shows up most clearly in the unexpected.

Whether you’re walking through change, craving deeper friendship, or learning to surrender, this episode is full of relatable truth, encouragement, and real-life faith. Plus, you’ll find resources, Scripture reflections, and how you can connect with the Renew community.

Have a question, need prayer, or want to share your story? Email us at [email protected] or text the word RENEW to 45000 to get connected.

Join us for a special session from Day of Renewal 2025.

Join friends Gina, Lauren, Nikki, and Theresa as they discuss the challenges of maintaining friendships as adults. With busy schedules and various seasons of life, these challenges can be numerous, but the importance of friendship is something you never outgrow!

Join friends Gina, Lauren, Nikki, and Theresa as they discuss the challenges of maintaining friendships as adults. With busy schedules and various seasons of life, these challenges can be numerous, but the importance of friendship is something you never outgrow!

Join us for the final session from the Day of Renewal at Opendoor Church.

Session Notes:

https://notes.subsplash.com/fill-in/view?page=Skud9KZaJx

A true mark of a healthy believer is a deep and growing hunger for God's Word.
But how do you cultivate a genuine passion for the Bible? In this episode, Pastor Gina Robinson and Meghen Haggard share their personal journeys of falling in love with Scripture — offering practical insights, encouragement, and inspiration for anyone seeking to deepen their relationship with God's Word.

Discovering your God-given calling can be challenging. In this episode, Pastor Gina Robinson and Meghen Haggard discuss the significance of embracing everything that God has designed you to pursue. We often uncover our calling where our talents, gifts, and burdens intersect.

Life can be challenging. There are times when it’s hard to find joy, but for Whitford Wooten, joy is essential. Join Pastors Gina Robinson and Lauren Kennedy as they sit down with Whitford and her friend Whitley Stalling to discuss how to discover joy through Christ, even amid life's toughest challenges.