Do you find it hard to establish boundaries? Are you sensitive about and do you struggle to have difficult conversations? Is there a part of your life that you're currently grieving?

Lysa TerKeurst is an author and speaker who is tackling all these topics in her newest book. In this conversation, we cover:

Lysa's voice is one I trust and respect, especially when it comes to discussing spiritual and emotional well-being. She shares personal experiences and walks us through her process of re-establishing boundaries. Lysa gives insight into how boundaries are a biblical principle and how honoring our boundaries helps us honor others too. We also talk about acknowledging what didn't work out and grieving those things with little funerals. (Liiisten, this sounds weird but it's a game-changer!)

If like me, you have a big heart and lots of feelings, I hope this episode helps you as much as it helped me. Whether you're navigating boundaries in your professional or personal life, there's something for everyone in this episode. Sometimes things don't turn out how we planned, and it's okay to grieve what you lost.

Establishing boundaries as you heal can improve your relationships and help you to see all the good that's yet to come. You can tag us @BiancaOlthoff and @LysaTerKeurst, we'd love to learn more about how this episode spoke to you. 

Love you, 

B

RESOURCES/LINKS 

Check out Lysa’s new book: Good Boundaries and GoodbyesWGT Email: [email protected]

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Have you ever been hurt by someone gossiping about you? Are you guilty of talking about someone behind their back? Gossip is running rampant in today's world, both online and in person and we're going to tackle it in this episode.

In this episode, I will: 

Gossip has become a part of everyday life, whether defined as a water cooler moment with colleagues in the office or chatting about someone else's business with friends. It can also be found online when scrolling through tabloids and social media. While it might seem innocent, it can be hurtful, lead to wild assumptions and cause division in relationships. I'll explain what gossip is and the damage it can cause. I’ll also cover what the Bible says about gossip as well as how gossip is showing up in the [capital C] Church.

My heart and my hope is that as you listen, you'll reflect on this topic and have the courage to call out gossip when you see it in real time. Let's instead be generous with encouragement, it goes much further and will have a positive impact on someone's life. You can tag me @biancaolthoff, I'd love to know how this episode spoke to you! 

Love you,

B

RESOURCES/LINKS

Keeping It G // Gossip + Guile // Issues We Don’t Talk About // Bianca Olthoff

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What does the American Dream look like? How does a family build a legacy? Is there a way to fulfill the desires God put in your heart? Bricia Lopez can speak to all of this as a chef, author and entrepreneur who is bringing a taste of Mexico to mainstream food culture. In this episode, I'm chatting with Bricia about:

· Her family and their American Dream

· Growing up in Mexico and immigrating to the U.S.

· Helping to establish a family business and building a legacy

· Bringing Mexican culture into the U.S. and attaining mainstream accolade

As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month on the podcast, I'm exploring the concept and realities of the American Dream with Bricia. During our conversation, Bricia shares the story of her family and how they established a successful Oaxacan restaurant in Los Angeles. She speaks openly about the challenges they faced along the way as well as the huge success they've attained for their authenticity. Something that's special about Bricia's perspective is that she continues to build her family's legacy alongside her siblings. My heart and my hope is that as you listen, you'll learn about a new culture and that you'd give yourself permission to dream. Ideating is a free gift given to us and if God's put a desire in your heart, chances are you're the person to see it through to completion. Below you'll find one of Bricia's favorite recipes, so I'd love for you to recreate it and discover a tasty new Mexican dish. You can tag us @biancaolthoff and @bricialopez, we'd love to see what food and dreams you cook up after this episode.

Love you, 

B

RESOURCES/LINKS 

Oaxaca: Home Cooking from the Heart of Mexico 

Salsa Borracha Recipe

Ingredients

· 1 pound tomatillos, husked and rinsed

· 6 morita chiles (you may substitute with ¼ ounce chipotle chiles), destemmed

· 2 cloves garlic, peeled

· 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

· 2 tablespoons mezcal

· 2 bay leaves

· Sea salt

Instructions

· Preheat your oven’s broiler to its highest setting

· Place the tomatillos on a baking sheet with a rim, on your broiler’s highest rack, and broil for 20 minutes, mixing them around at the 10-minute mark to make sure all of the tomatillos are cooking evenly. The tomatillos should be lightly charred and change color to a light yellow. Set aside.

· Meanwhile, in a comal or cast-iron skillet over medium heat, toast the dried chiles and garlic until slightly charred and fragrant. This should take about 30 seconds for the chiles and about 5 minutes for the garlic.

· Bring about a cup of water to a boil. Pour the boiling water into a bowl, add the toasted chiles, let them sit for about 20 minutes or until they are soft and tender. Drain and set aside.

· In a blender, combine the reserved tomatillos, chiles, and garlic with the apple cider vinegar, mezcal, 2 tablespoons of water, and the bay leaves. Blend until smooth. Taste for salt and serve.

· This salsa will stay fresh in the refrigerator for a week.

Pollo Enchipotlado or Chicken in a Creamy Chipotle Sauce Recipe

Ingredients

· 1 (2 pound) whole chicken, butchered into 8 pieces

· Sea salt

· Black peppercorns, freshly ground

· 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

· 5 ¼ cups chopped tomatoes

· ½ small white onion, chopped

· 4 cloves garlic, peeled

· 1 tablespoon olive oil

· 1 tablespoon butter

· 3 whole chipotles in adobo, plus 2 tablespoons...

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Are you in a season of discovering God’s plan for your life? Have you heard the term ‘living by my truth’ in mainstream media or on social media? Is the church struggling to clearly define God’s will?

Jada Edwards is a straight-shooting, truth-telling, speaker, Bible teacher and author. She can speak to defining truth from a personal and biblical standpoint. In this conversation, we talk about:

Jada’s leadership and ministry have been a blessing to me and The Father’s House OC. She has her ear to the ground and communicates in an honest, direct and loving manner. Jada shares her thoughts on truth in culture and in the church. Throughout this podcast, Jada provides context and shares personal experiences in defining truth.

As you listen, I hope you’ll begin to see what God’s truth is for your life. Jada is a friend and I trust that her thought leadership will encourage you to lean into what God wants for you. While it might not always be easy, there is peace and joy in fulfilling the call on your life friend! You can tag us @biancaolthoff and @jada_edwards on social media. We’d love to know how this conversation has impacted you.

Love you, 

BRESOURCES/LINKS 

Books by Jada Edwards The Jada Edwards Podcast

Music by: Brad Tsushima, Instagram: @bradtsushima, email: [email protected], Spotify: “R.A.D.”

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