Have you ever had a Christmas where things were not as they should've been? God's truth reminds us that no matter the size of our holiday mess, we're not alone. 
Friends, whatever you do, don't sit in your loneliness. Ask God for the courage to remember that He is with you. And then talk to someone, it'll change everything for you.
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Tuesday Truths: Messy Christmas

Author, speaker, and Christian leader, Bianca Juárez Olthoff invites you to listen in as she offers practical advice on relevant topics and amazing conversations with guests that will impact your life in positive ways. No topic is off the table and faith will always be at the forefront of the conversation. So... WE'RE GOING THERE! For more on Bianca like her books Play With Fire and How To Have Your Life Not Suck, visit www.biancaolthoff.com

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Imagine waking up each day and having a fresh encounter with the Holy Spirit. How would that empower you in your daily life and ministry?  My good friend Alex Seeley has had profound experiences with the Holy Spirit since she was a young girl. She shares some of her stories and we discuss:
The impact of the Holy Spirit in our lives 
The blessings that come from living in relationship with Holy Spirit 
Nurturing a relationship and seeking a fresh encounter with the Holy Spirit brings empowerment, renewed strength and inspiration. What blessings have you discovered from living in an ongoing relationship with the Holy Spirit? Share your insights by tagging Alex @alexseeley and me @biancaolthoff. Love you, B 
 RESOURCES/LINKS Guest Alex Seeley Book: The Opposite Life: Unlocking The Mysteries of God’s Upside Down Kingdom Quote I'm on mission to bring Jesus to a generation. And the most beautiful thing is, when they see that God sees them, it opens their heart and disarms them. And that's really what the Holy Spirit does. Takeaways
Encountering the Holy Spirit brings a tangible and transformative presence into one's life.
Living in relationship with the Holy Spirit brings blessings of peace, freedom, and fearlessness.
Asking for a fresh encounter with the Holy Spirit empowers believers for ministry and service.
The Holy Spirit enables believers to be used by God to bring healing, prophecy, and love to others.
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Ep 157: Engaging With The Holy Spirit, Discovering Purpose, and Sharing His Love with Alex Seeley

Do you have a “game plan for crisis”? Is your goal to finish well in life? Just as athletes prepare for unexpected challenges, we should also anticipate the potential for crisis in our lives and be ready with strategies. Rest and rehabilitation are two strategies that Jesus used to intentionally take time for rest and healing. This serves as a reminder that rest is not a sign of weakness but a necessary part of our well-being. I shared a framework with my church team that has helped me build a plan to navigate adversity. It is the acronym CHIME which stands for Connection, Hope, Identity, Meaning, and Empowerment. This intentional approach helps us face challenges head-on. Friend, I  invite you to reflect on your own lives, consider your responses to crises, and intentionally build resilience. Let me know how your plan for pain is coming along by tagging me @biancaolthoff  XO, B 
 
 RESOURCES/LINKS Assignment Build a plan for pain using the CHIME framework: Connection, Hope, Identity, Meaning, and Empowerment. 
 Quote If you don't turn your pain into purpose or meaning, it will be a stumbling block that you can't get over. 
 Takeaways
Having a game plan for crisis is essential for finishing well in life.
It is important to be prepared for potential crises such as loss, death, unemployment, divorce, illness, and more.
Rest and rehabilitation are both necessary for our well-being and growth.
Knowing when to rest and when to seek rehabilitation is crucial for maintaining our physical, emotional, and spiritual health.
Jesus' example shows the importance of taking time for rest and solitude, as well as seeking God's presence and guidance. Take care of yourself and don't rely on others to fix or heal you.
Build a plan for pain using the CHIME framework: Connection, Hope, Identity, Meaning, and Empowerment.
Know who you are and find purpose in your pain.
Rely on the empowerment of the Holy Spirit.
Create a plan for your pain to have handles for healing.

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Ep 156: Your Plan For Pain // Leading Through Pain Series with Bianca Juarez Olthoff

Do you know how to acknowledge and process trauma effectively? Are you in need of strategies to help you through the process? You know I love to talk about how my “Bible Boyfriend” Paul The Apostle had grit, resilience and endurance. But what I had never spoken about before was all of the painful trauma that he had also experienced. Despite being beaten, battered, bludgeoned, and abused many times, Paul found the strength in God to lead in the midst of his trauma.  Ignoring or denying the existence of trauma in our lives is risky and can hinder our healing. That is why vulnerability is key to be able to address the trauma that we’re going through. Practice trauma-informed leadership by:
Understanding what trauma is and what it is not
Having honest and vulnerable conversations about pain
Starting the healing process with trusted individuals
Trauma impacts different aspects of our lives and it impacts those around us too. Don’t allow unhealthy coping mechanisms to keep you stuck in the pain. Seek help from professionals and prayerfully go to God for comfort.  Friend, acknowledging and processing trauma is crucial. Ignoring or denying it only prolongs the healing process. Are you finding purpose in your pain? Let me know by tagging me @biancaolthoff  Love you, B 
 
 RESOURCES/LINKS Assignment Create a life map: Identify the trauma in your life over the past 10 years.  Quote The idea of being vulnerable feels terrifying, but we will never heal what we conceal. Takeaways
Trauma is our response to a painful event, and it can be physical, emotional, spiritual, or mental.
It is important to acknowledge and process trauma rather than ignoring or denying it.
There are three types of trauma: acute, chronic, and complex.
The healing process involves processing the pain with trusted people, prayerfully seeking God's comfort, and finding purpose in the trauma.
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Ep 155: Healing From Trauma // Leading Through Pain Series with Bianca Juarez Olthoff

Have you ever found yourself avoiding pain instead of facing it? I’ve been there too, friend. That is why I am sharing a three-part series on healing through pain. In today’s episode, I want to start by emphasizing the importance of acknowledging and embracing pain rather than avoiding it.  It is important to build a strong foundation and develop daily disciplines to navigate pain effectively. We do this by identifying the root cause of pain. You can not solve the pain unless you: 
Acknowledge that there’s a problem: Name the pain. 
Diagnose the problem: What’s the issue behind the issue? What’s the feeling behind the feeling? 
Treat the problem: What needs to be fixed? Who can or should speak into this? What is the root? What is needed to heal?
Revisit: Be committed to the healing process.
Are you  interested in your healing or are you committed to your healing? Identify the pain, sit in the pain and the pain will lose its power. Let’s be honest about where we’re at while being intentional about our healing. Let me know where you’re at by tagging me @biancaolthoff  
 XO, B 
 
 RESOURCES/LINKS Homework
Identify where your pain is coming from:
Pain of growth
Pain of self
Pain of circumstance
What is the root cause of your pain? 
Quote The number one thing that I see, people bailing out of their calling, their vocation or ministry or quitting a church, is pain. Takeaways
Pain should be acknowledged and embraced rather than avoided.
Building a strong foundation and developing daily disciplines are crucial for leading through pain.
Identifying the root cause of pain is essential for effective healing.
Treating the problem requires a holistic approach, considering both spiritual and practical aspects.
Commitment to the healing process is necessary for long-term growth and well-being.

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Ep 154: Commitment to Healing // Leading Through Pain Series with Bianca Juarez Olthoff

What happens when a crisis in leadership affects an organization? Is the opportunity for restoration and rebuilding possible? Yes it is!  Dr. Jon Chasteen is on the podcast today. He is a husband and father, an author, the Lead Pastor of Victory.Church, and the Former University & Seminary President. Our conversation helps us understand better:
How we can rebuild after a leadership crisis
The role and challenges of a Re-Leader
The impact of foundation building
Planting seeds for future generations
Overcoming weariness and burnout
The challenges of rebuilding are real. It is important that we don’t despise the small beginnings because they will lead to the rewards of re-leading in marriage, business, and other aspects of life. Fixing what you didn’t break is hard. Navigating it can make us feel weary or stuck in the process. Remember, doing hard things with perseverance allows God to show up and bring transformation. Not only is my friend Jon teaching us how to shift our mindset to view crisis as an opportunity for growth and improvement, we are also getting strategies on how to do hard things, lead through a mess, and find strength to keep moving forward. Restoration is possible, friend! Let us know how you are making progress rebuilding your life by tagging us @biancaolthoff and @jonchasteen XO, B 
 RESOURCES/LINKS Guest Jon Chasteen http://releader.co  ReLeader: How To Fix What You Didn't Break  Quote And the real question for every, really every real eater is am I willing to plant a tree and build something that I may never taste the fruit of it. Takeaways Re-leading requires patience and trust-building. Don't despise small beginnings; they are essential for growth. Re-leading can be challenging and discouraging, but it is a calling. Zoom out and envision the long-term impact of your re-leading journey. Doing hard things allows God to show up and bring transformation. 
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 ⋇ Subscribe to We’re Going There on your favorite podcast app so you don’t miss out on any of the great topics and conversations. Don’t forget to leave a loving review! Apple Spotify Google ⋇ Visit biancaolthoff.com/resources to learn more about books and other resources from Bianca. ⋇ Want to stay connected, join the community today. ⋇ WGT email: podcast@inthenameoflove.org ⋇ Music by: Brad Tsushima, Instagram: @bradtsushima, email: bradtsushima94@aol.com, Spotify: “R.A.D.”   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tuesday Truths: Messy Christmas

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