We're continuing this gulp-inducing chat with another one of my favorites. Truthfully, I have quite a lot of those! My guest today is James Levesque and trust me when I tell you, you're not ready for this one.

This conversation might feel like drinking from a fire hose but I assure you it's refreshing and will leave you challenged in a beautiful way. James' story is quite an unbelievable one and it's helped prepare him to lead and pastor others from an authentic place. He knows and lives out what God wants each of us to know: We can't change our past. But we can determine how beautiful our future will be with Jesus.

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A little about my friend -
James Levesque is an author, church planter, and international speaker. He also serves as the founder and lead pastor of a network of Engaging Heaven churches. He has written Revival Hunger and Fire and hosts the podcast Engage Heaven along with various TV shows, including Breaking Through with James Levesque and Love Living Life. James and his wife, Debbie, have three beautiful children.

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Welcome back and welcome in! Now full disclosure, today's conversation is one that might make us all gulp a little, and truthfully? It's okay. I'm not here to dime out sin or complain about the humanity we all know to be prevalent in each of us. This is my attempt to shine a light in the corner of our hearts and see what might be left in them to surrender. The revelation found in the Book of Jonah continually challenges me and I know there's gold in here for us all, so that's where we're starting today. 

Oftentimes the most important conversations to have are the gnarliest to navigate. But I know you know, and if not you'll find, when Christ is at the wheel the navigating isn't so scary. When we invite Jesus to the conversational table He lays His mercy out like the finest of linens and that becomes our setting. That's where I'm inviting you today. Pull up a chair, will you?

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Life is messy and the situations and seasons in it can sometimes bring us to our knees. It's in that very place God wants to meet us and lift our eyes to see Him and His plan as good. But when we run from the honesty and vulnerability needed to work through real pain we leave restoration on the table. God wants to meet us in our joy and in our sorrow, in our victories and in our lowest seasons, in our reality ... It's all fair game for Him when we live surrendered. 

My guest today, Jessica Latshaw, is truly a creative force of nature. From performing in Broadway shows to sharing beautifully written revelations, this Mama/Writer/Artist/Musician is one of a kind. Her story, her boldness and vulnerability, the way she articulates what she's walked through and who God is continually revealing Himself to be- Oh just buckle up. You're not ready for this one! 

"We see one star. He sees the constellations."- Jessica Latshaw

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It's always a great time when Kalley Heiligenthal and I get together and after today, you'll surely know why. We speak the same kind of vulnerable, we're not afraid to laugh, and we have a deep respect + love for each other. She's walked with the Lord on a gracious journey and the way she expresses her joys, questions, aches, and the wisdom it's all produced will leave you lifted. 

We're talking about pastoring, calling others up, and stewarding the call of God period- not only on your life, but on the lives of those you lead. You'll leave today with some great things to mull over and rejuvenated by the tenderness of the Holy Spirit. Raising others up is a holy calling and a conversation worth our having. 

Join me and one of my favorites for a hang you don't want to miss! 

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Adoption is a holy process and accepting its invitation is one costly "yes." But outside of giving Jesus my heart, giving Him this "yes" was the best decision I've made. 

Today, I'm telling you how God, in faithfulness, brought me Justice. I'm going to let you in on the wrestling, how God orchestrated each step, what He showed me of Himself through the process and ultimately, what He might want to show you as well. This story is a beautiful one because if you don't think God's in the details- Just hold on. 

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Few things are closer to my heart than adoption and that's why my story is an extremely personal one. I know this conversation will reach some uncomfortable places, but it's okay, because the Lord's going to walk with us through it. There's nothing we're confronting today that God doesn't want to speak to so I'm lending my story. I'm bringing my willingness to share and a boatload of vulnerability in the hopes that God might use it to inspire and encourage you. I may have made my plans but I'm so grateful He had others. His plan included bringing me the best gift I could ever ask for in my son, Justice. 

This week we're beginning the conversation and next week we'll finish it. Let's jump in!

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There's a lot I could say about today's episode, but I think what's most important is to tell you I have one of my absolute favorite creatives on today: Amanda Cook. She's a one-of-a-kind songwriter, artist, worship leader, vocalist, and wordsmith. I love her, you will too, and I know God's going to use this conversation to encourage and inspire you. She's brilliant and full of God-breathed revelation. 

So grab something scrumptious to sip on and get comfortable as we wrap our Creative Expression series up. There's no doubt you'll be glad you stopped by. 

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We're continuing our "creative convo" this week and I'm so glad you're here for it. One thing was abundantly clear to me after releasing Part 1 ... People want to know what God has to say about the creativity He placed in them. More than that, people want to know what God has to say period. Us communing like this, hanging out, it's an open invitation for God to speak life to us. 

We're continuing to trace the lines of God's creative genius, especially found in His word. We're covering a lot of ground today, but it's good and I'm so glad you're here for the ride. Let's go! 

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Can I let you in on a secret? God is the most creative, wildly inventive, and brilliantly minded Artist there is or ever will be. If we miss that we miss so much of who He is and what He’s placed in each of us. 

Yes YOU, regardless of how you see yourself and understand creativity are a creative being made by the Creator himself. Welcome back to the table, I’m glad you could make it. Today, we’re digging into Creative Expression. This is honestly one of my favorite convos to have. I’m convinced He knit creativity into our being and I love helping set people afire with that truth. The more we know Him, the more we see Him as the beautiful Artist he is. 

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