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Hosted by Stasi Eldredge, her desire for this podcast is for the revelation of the Love of God to so engulf the listener that they become exquisitely captivated by Jesus. Stasi wants to invite listeners to respond to the reality that they are the purpose of His pursuit, the desire of His heart, the intent of the Larger Story and the prize of Heaven. The King is captivated by them. Episodes will be flavored with humor, passion, perspective, honesty, and personal stories both from Stasi and from guests that highlight the shared experiences of women living in these extraordinary days with hearts captured by Jesus. Stasi Eldredge is a New York Times bestselling author, and her books have sold nearly 3 million copies and changed women’s lives all over the world. A teacher and conference speaker, Stasi is the director of the women’s ministry at Wild at Heart, a ministry devoted to helping people discover the heart of God, recover their own hearts in God’s love, and learn to live in God’s kingdom. Her passion is to see lives transformed by the beauty of the gospel.

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Hosted by Stasi Eldredge, her desire for this podcast is for the revelation of the Love of God to so engulf the listener that they become exquisitely captivated by Jesus. Stasi wants to invite listeners to respond to the reality that they are the purpose of His pursuit, the desire of His heart, the intent of the Larger Story and the prize of Heaven. The King is captivated by them. Episodes will be flavored with humor, passion, perspective, honesty, and personal stories both from Stasi and from guests that highlight the shared experiences of women living in these extraordinary days with hearts captured by Jesus. Stasi Eldredge is a New York Times bestselling author, and her books have sold nearly 3 million copies and changed women’s lives all over the world. A teacher and conference speaker, Stasi is the director of the women’s ministry at Wild at Heart, a ministry devoted to helping people discover the heart of God, recover their own hearts in God’s love, and learn to live in God’s kingdom. Her passion is to see lives transformed by the beauty of the gospel.

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Episodes
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E116 | The Lie You Don’t Know You Believe, with Jennie Allen

3/4/2026
What if the ache you carry—the insecurity, the anxiety, the quiet sense of being “not enough”—is rooted in a lie you didn’t even know you believed? In today’s episode, Stasi welcomes Jennie Allen to share about the incredible moves of God on college campuses and then from her new book The Lie You Don’t Know You Believe, inviting us into a hope-filled conversation about the freedom Jesus offers when we bring our agreements into His light. There is a deeper Truth spoken over your life than any lie gripping you from the enemy. Come be reminded: God is on the move, you are captivating to Him, and freedom is closer than you think. ….. SHOW NOTES: ….. VERSES: 1 John 4:19 (NIV) – We love because he first loved us. Romans 8:1 (NIV) – Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. Luke 7:47 (NIV) – Therefore, I tell you, her many sins have been forgiven—as her great love has shown. But whoever has been forgiven little loves little. Revelation 12:11 (NIV) – They triumphed over him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony; they did not love their lives so much as to shrink from death. John 10:10 (NIV) – The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. John 8:32 (NIV) – Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free. Romans 2:4 (NIV) – Or do you show contempt for the riches of his kindness, forbearance and patience, not realizing that God’s kindness is intended to lead you to repentance? ….. JENNIE ALLEN Jennie’s newest book, The Lie You Don't Know You Believe: How to Find It, Fight It, and Live Free: https://amzn.to/4qTyPGC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennieallen/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jenniesallen TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jenniesallen YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jennieallen Podcast: https://www.jennieallen.com/podcast Find Jennie’s books and resources here: https://www.jennieallen.com/ If:Gathering: https://www.ifgathering.com/ Gather25: https://www.gather25.com/ BIO Jennie Allen is a Bible teacher, author, podcast host and visionary leader. As the founder of IF:Gathering and Gather25, a vision to mobilize the global Church, Jennie has devoted her life to disciple a generation to see revival across the globe. Jennie has written three New York Times bestsellers, Untangle Your Emotions, Find Your People, and Get Out of Your Head, inspiring millions to experience freedom in Christ and connection with others. Jennie holds a master’s degree in Biblical Studies from Dallas Theological Seminary and lives in Dallas, Texas, with her husband, Zac, and their four children. ….. Don’t Miss Out on the Next Episode—Subscribe for Free Subscribe using your favorite podcast app: YouTube – https://wahe.art/4h8DelL Spotify Podcasts – https://wahe.art/496zdfn Apple Podcasts – https://apple.co/42E0oZ1 Amazon Music & Audible – https://amzn.to/3M9u6hJ

Duration:00:44:42

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E115 | Boyhood Resurrected: Igniting a Revival of Daring and Heroic Boys

2/18/2026
How do we bless strength, adventure, and tenderness in the next generation without fear or striving? Stasi welcomes Rebekah Lovell into a conversation about her book Boyhood Resurrected, honoring the God-given design of boys and the invitation Jesus offers us to bless what is wild and good. Together, they explore how grace, wisdom, and hope meet us as we raise hearts formed by love, freedom, and faith, in a demanding culture. ….. SHOW NOTES: ….. VERSES: Hosea 6:3 (NIV) – Let us acknowledge the LORD; let us press on to acknowledge him. As surely as the sun rises, he will appear; he will come to us like the winter rains, like the spring rains that water the earth. Psalm 100:1 (NIV) – Shout for joy to the LORD, all the earth. ….. GUEST: REBEKAH LOVELL Website: https://rebekahlovell.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MrsPoet_Actual X: https://x.com/mrspoet_actual Book: Boyhood Resurrected: Igniting a Revival of Daring and Heroic Boys https://rebekahlovell.com/books/ BIO Rebekah Lovell is an author, speaker, and homeschool mom of two wild and noble boys. She has been married to John for 18 years, and they live on a homestead in northwest Georgia. Homeschooling for a decade, she’s passionate about the power of family culture and helping boys thrive by giving them what they need and understanding their wiring: noble purpose and adventure. Rebekah is the founder of The Outdoor Reading Club, an initiative to get kids reading and spending more time outside, helping children and families spend memorable time together and in great books. Boyhood Resurrected: Igniting a Revival of Daring and Heroic Boys is her first book. ….. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES AND BOOKS MENTIONED Morning and Evening by Charles Spurgeon – Devotional: https://amzn.to/4rFBowz Sir Galahad (various options available) The Wingfeather Saga by Andrew Peterson https://www.wingfeathersaga.com/ The Green Ember Series by S.D. Smith https://sdsmith.com/the-green-ember-series/ Raising Boys – Wild at Heart audio teaching: https://wildatheart.org/media/raising-boys ….. Don’t Miss Out on the Next Episode—Subscribe for Free Subscribe using your favorite podcast app: YouTube – https://wahe.art/4h8DelL Spotify Podcasts – https://wahe.art/496zdfn Apple Podcasts – https://apple.co/42E0oZ1 Amazon Music & Audible – https://amzn.to/3M9u6hJ

Duration:00:35:40

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E114 | The Mother Wound: Restoring What Was Lost

2/4/2026
In this tender episode, Stasi invites us into the sacred terrain of our relationship with our mothers—where nurture, protection, and self-worth are first formed, and sometimes wounded. With compassion and truth, Stasi us to let Jesus enter our stories as sons and daughters, healing what was missed and restoring what was lost. Come and discover the hope of knowing the mothering heart of God. ….. SHOW NOTES: ….. VERSES: Exodus 20:12 (NIV) – Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the Lord your God is giving you. Genesis 1:27 (NIV) – So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them. Psalm 131:2 (NIV) – But I have calmed and quieted myself, I am like a weaned child with its mother; like a weaned child I am content. Psalm 139:16 (NIV) – Your eyes saw my unformed body; all the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be. ….. RESOURCES For more on the Mother Wound: Becoming Myself: Embracing God's Dream of You by Stasi Eldredge ⁠https://amzn.to/4gYrsZy⁠ Becoming Myself Video Series – Session 3 – ⁠https://wahe.art/4kd3qNM⁠ The Mother Wound (for Men) – Wild at Heart ADVANCED Video ⁠https://wahe.art/3NUnPLb⁠ The Mother Wound (for Women) – Captivating ADVANCED Video ⁠https://wahe.art/49WAHYE⁠ The Mother Wound (for Women) – Captivating Retreat AUDIO ⁠https://wahe.art/4qIog9Z⁠ Stasi Referenced – The Wounded Heart: Hope for Adult Victims of Childhood Sexual Abuse by Dan Allender ⁠https://amzn.to/4rhlf06⁠ ….. Don’t Miss Out on the Next Episode—Subscribe for Free Subscribe using your favorite podcast app: YouTube – ⁠https://wahe.art/4h8DelL⁠ Spotify Podcasts – ⁠https://wahe.art/496zdfn⁠ Apple Podcasts – ⁠https://apple.co/42E0oZ1⁠ Amazon Music & Audible – ⁠https://amzn.to/3M9u6hJ⁠

Duration:00:53:47

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E113 | Learning to Listen and Lean on God

1/21/2026
What does it really look like to seek God first in the midst of our ordinary days? In this episode, Stasi and Stacey Burton explore the ways God meets us as we enter new seasons—through attentiveness, worship, and daily practices that keep our hearts turned toward Him. This episode is an invitation to lean, to listen, and to live more deeply loved as you walk with Jesus into the days ahead. ….. SHOW NOTES: ….. VERSES: Matthew 22:37 (NIV) – Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. Matthew 6:33 (NIV) – But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Song of Songs 8:5 (NIV) – Who is this coming up from the wilderness leaning on her beloved? James 1:5 (NIV) – If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you. 1 John 5:14 (NIV) – This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. Matthew 18:3 (NIV) – And he said: “Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 7:7 (NIV) – Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. ….. Don’t Miss Out on the Next Episode—Subscribe for Free Subscribe using your favorite podcast app: YouTube – ⁠https://wahe.art/4h8DelL⁠ Spotify Podcasts – ⁠https://wahe.art/496zdfn⁠ Apple Podcasts – ⁠https://apple.co/42E0oZ1⁠ Amazon Music & Audible – ⁠https://amzn.to/3M9u6hJ⁠

Duration:00:38:24

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E112 | Living Rooted: A Gentler Way Into the New Year

1/7/2026
As a new year begins, Stasi is joined in the studio by her husband, John, for a thoughtful conversation about the pace of life and guarding our hearts. Together they reflect on what the past year has taught them and the gentle invitation of Jesus to slow down, release false urgency, and come back—again and again—to a life deeply rooted in Him. ….. SHOW NOTES: ….. VERSES: Proverbs 4:23 (NIV) – Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it. Psalm 46:10 (NIV) – He says, ‘Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.’ Matthew 11:29–30 (NIV) – Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light. John 4:32 (NIV) – But he said to them, ‘I have food to eat that you know nothing about.’ John 4:34 (NIV) – Then Jesus said, ‘My food is to do the will of him who sent me and to finish his work.’ Psalm 1:1–3 (NIV) – …That person is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither—whatever they do prospers. Jeremiah 17:7–8 (NIV) – But blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in him. They will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green. It has no worries in a year of drought and never fails to bear fruit. Revelation 22:2 (NIV) – Down the middle of the great street of the city. On each side of the river stood the tree of life, bearing twelve crops of fruit, yielding its fruit every month. And the leaves of the tree are for the healing of the nations. ….. RESOURCES Explore the Pause App – Includes the One Minute Pause, 30 Days to Resilience, and the Experience Jesus 20-day program. Simple, beautiful, practices to help you slow down and deepen your union with God. ⁠https://www.pauseapp.com/⁠ The Daily Prayer from Wild at Heart – Now available within the Pause App or on the Wild at Heart App. ⁠https://wahe.art/4e1NSIg⁠ Lectio 365: ⁠https://wahe.art/3Ckq7xG⁠ Pray As You Go: ⁠https://pray-as-you-go.org⁠ Practicing the Way: Be with Jesus. Become like him. Do as he did. By John Mark Comer ⁠https://bit.ly/4jZThCi⁠ Stasi’s new book, The Ladder of Love, will be available October 2026. We are so excited, and will keep you updated! Dallas Willard quote: “Ruthlessly eliminate hurry from your life.” ….. Don’t Miss Out on the Next Episode—Subscribe for Free Subscribe using your favorite podcast app: YouTube – https://wahe.art/4h8DelL⁠ Spotify Podcasts – https://wahe.art/496zdfn Apple Podcasts – ⁠https://apple.co/42E0oZ1⁠ Amazon Music & Audible – ⁠https://amzn.to/3M9u6hJ⁠

Duration:00:32:32

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E111 | For the One We Love

12/24/2025
Recorded live, this special Advent gathering invites listeners into the Story of stories through teaching, live worship, and guided prayer. Through music, reflection, and a holy encounter, Stasi leads us through a journey into waiting, longing, and the faithful Presence of Jesus, who came for us and is coming still. ….. SHOW NOTES: ….. RESOURCES Worship set on Spotify: ⁠https://wahe.art/491LuQO⁠ Our deep gratitude to our incredible singers for their stunning performance at the gathering! Thank you to Amy Dale, Dani Bovee, and Laura Werner. Randy Gill – Mary’s song (“The Magnificat”): ⁠https://youtu.be/Fayk8ygaN18⁠ Watch the unedited live stream: https://wildatheart.org/events/women-advent-2025-livestream Film Scene Referenced: The Shawshank Redemption For more on the three levels of hope: Casual hope, crucial hope, and ultimate hope, read All Things New: Heaven, Earth, and the Restoration of Everything You Love by John Eldredge ⁠https://amzn.to/3v7mwz2⁠ ….. VERSES: Proverbs 13:12 (NIV) – Hope deferred makes the heart sick. Matthew 11:28 (NIV) – Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Psalm 42:5 (NIV) – Why, my soul, are you downcast? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God. Psalm 42:1 (NIV) – As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, my God. Psalm 71:14 (NIV) – For me, I will always have hope. I will praise you more and more. 1 Peter 1:3-4 (NIV) – Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. According to His great mercy, He has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled and unfading, kept in heaven for you. Isaiah 25:1 (NIV) – Lord, you are my God. I will exalt you and praise your name for in perfect faithfulness you have done wonderful things, things planned long ago. Genesis 3:15 (NIV) – I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and hers; he will crush your head, and you will strike his heel. Galatians 4:4 (NIV) – But when the set time had fully come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under the law. Luke 1:28-38 (NIV) – The Annunciation passage (quoted in full) Luke 1:46-55 (NIV) – The Magnificat (Mary's song) Romans 8:38-39 (NIV) – For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels, nor rulers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor any other created thing will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord. Psalm 62:5-6 (NIV) – Yes, my soul, find rest in God; my hope comes from him. Truly he is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will not be shaken. Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV) – For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. ….. Don’t Miss Out on the Next Episode—Subscribe for Free Subscribe using your favorite podcast app: YouTube: ⁠https://wahe.art/4h8DelL⁠ Spotify Podcasts – ⁠https://spoti.fi/42SsOip⁠ Apple Podcasts – ⁠https://apple.co/42E0oZ1⁠ Google Podcasts – ⁠http://wahe.art/3M81kxL⁠ Amazon Music & Audible – ⁠https://amzn.to/3M9u6hJ⁠

Duration:01:10:09

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E110 | Held by God in the Hard Places

12/10/2025
Friends, what if the healing we long for is waiting on the other side of letting others in? Today, author and teacher Toni Collier joins Stasi for a powerful conversation on her newest book, Don’t Try This Alone. Toni shares her raw, redemptive story of betrayal, resilience, and the trusted community God used to restore her. This conversation is a tender look at vulnerability, friendship, and the God who redeems every story. ….. SHOW NOTES: ….. VERSES: Psalm 31:24 (NIV) – Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the Lord. 2 Corinthians 12:9 (NIV) – But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. John 11:35–36 (NIV) – Jesus wept. Then the Jews said, ‘See how he loved him!’ John 21:15–17 (NIV) – “When they had finished eating, Jesus said to Simon Peter, ‘Simon son of John, do you love me more than these?’ ‘Yes, Lord,’ he said, ‘you know that I love you.’ Jesus said, ‘Feed my lambs.’ Again Jesus said, ‘Simon son of John, do you love me?’ He answered, ‘Yes, Lord, you know that I love you.’ Jesus said, ‘Take care of my sheep.’ The third time he said to him, ‘Simon son of John, do you love me?’ Peter was hurt because Jesus asked him the third time, ‘Do you love me?’ He said, ‘Lord, you know all things; you know that I love you.’ Jesus said, ‘Feed my sheep.’” ….. GUEST Toni Collier Website: https://www.tonijcollier.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tonijcollier/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/colliertoni YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tonijcollier BIO Toni Collier is the founder of a global women’s organization called Broken Crayons Still Color and helps women process through brokenness and get to healing and hope. Toni is a speaker, host of the Still Coloring podcast, and author of several books: Don't Try This Alone, Brave Enough to be Broken, and a children's book, Broken Crayons Still Color. Toni is teaching people all over the globe that you can be broken and still worthy, or feel unqualified and still be called to do great things. Don't Try This Alone: How to Build Deep Community When You Want to Hide from Your Pain: https://a.co/d/iSwqL09 ….. Don’t Miss Out on the Next Episode—Subscribe for Free Subscribe using your favorite podcast app: YouTube: https://wahe.art/4h8DelL Spotify Podcasts – https://spoti.fi/42SsOip Apple Podcasts – https://apple.co/42E0oZ1 Google Podcasts – http://wahe.art/3M81kxL Amazon Music & Audible – https://amzn.to/3M9u6hJ

Duration:00:41:04

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E109 | Don’t Try This Alone: Why We Need Each Other

11/26/2025
Friends, what if the healing we long for is waiting on the other side of letting others in? Today, author and teacher Toni Collier joins Stasi for a powerful conversation on her newest book, Don’t Try This Alone. Toni shares her raw, redemptive story of betrayal, resilience, and the trusted community God used to restore her. This conversation is a tender look at vulnerability, friendship, and the God who redeems every story. ….. SHOW NOTES: ….. VERSES: Psalm 31:24 (NIV) – Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the Lord. 2 Corinthians 12:9 (NIV) – But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. John 11:35–36 (NIV) – Jesus wept. Then the Jews said, ‘See how he loved him!’ John 21:15–17 (NIV) – “When they had finished eating, Jesus said to Simon Peter, ‘Simon son of John, do you love me more than these?’ ‘Yes, Lord,’ he said, ‘you know that I love you.’ Jesus said, ‘Feed my lambs.’ Again Jesus said, ‘Simon son of John, do you love me?’ He answered, ‘Yes, Lord, you know that I love you.’ Jesus said, ‘Take care of my sheep.’ The third time he said to him, ‘Simon son of John, do you love me?’ Peter was hurt because Jesus asked him the third time, ‘Do you love me?’ He said, ‘Lord, you know all things; you know that I love you.’ Jesus said, ‘Feed my sheep.’” ….. GUEST Toni Collier Website: ⁠https://www.tonijcollier.com/⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/tonijcollier/⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/colliertoni⁠ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@tonijcollier⁠ BIO Toni Collier is the founder of a global women’s organization called Broken Crayons Still Color and helps women process through brokenness and get to healing and hope. Toni is a speaker, host of the Still Coloring podcast, and author of several books: Don't Try This Alone, Brave Enough to be Broken, and a children's book, Broken Crayons Still Color. Toni is teaching people all over the globe that you can be broken and still worthy, or feel unqualified and still be called to do great things. Don't Try This Alone: How to Build Deep Community When You Want to Hide from Your Pain: ⁠https://a.co/d/iSwqL09⁠ ….. Don’t Miss Out on the Next Episode—Subscribe for Free Subscribe using your favorite podcast app: YouTube: ⁠https://wahe.art/4h8DelL⁠ Spotify Podcasts – ⁠https://spoti.fi/42SsOip⁠ Apple Podcasts – ⁠https://apple.co/42E0oZ1⁠ Google Podcasts – ⁠http://wahe.art/3M81kxL⁠ Amazon Music & Audible – ⁠https://amzn.to/3M9u6hJ⁠

Duration:00:33:56

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E108 | Surviving an Unwanted Divorce: Discovering the Beauty of Redemption

11/12/2025
What if the death of a marriage isn’t the end of your story but the beginning of redemption? Stasi welcomes Lysa TerKeurst and Dr. Joel Muddamalle for an honest conversation about sorrow, loss, courage, and healing as they discuss their new book, Surviving an Unwanted Divorce. In every moment of our lives, the painful and the promising, our hearts are held by our faithful, loving God who walks with us to hope and wholeness. ….. SHOW NOTES: ….. VERSES: Malachi 2:16 (NIV) – ‘The man who hates and divorces his wife,’ says the Lord, the God of Israel, ‘does violence to the one he should protect,’ says the Lord Almighty. So be on your guard, and do not be unfaithful.” Genesis 50:20 (NIV) – You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives. Romans 12:18 (NIV) – If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. John 15:13 (NIV) – Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. ….. GUESTS Lysa TerKeurst is the president and chief visionary officer of Proverbs 31 Ministries and the author of eight New York Times bestsellers, including “I Want to Trust You, But I Don’t”; “Good Boundaries and Goodbyes”; “Forgiving What You Can’t Forget”; and “It’s Not Supposed to Be This Way”. Lysa is now remarried. She and her husband, Chaz, enjoy life with their blended family of 7 kids and a whole crew of really fun grandkids. Connect with her at LysaTerKeurst.com or on social media @LysaTerKeurst. Joel Muddamalle holds a PhD in theology and serves as the director of theology and research at Proverbs 31 Ministries. He co-hosts the Therapy & Theology podcast with Lysa TerKeurst. Since the podcast started in the fall of 2022, more than 5-million episodes have been downloaded, making it one of the most popular podcasts available. Joel is a frequent speaker for churches, conferences, and events. In 2024 he released his first book, “The Hidden Peace: Finding True Security, Strength, and Confidence Through Humility”. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, Joel and his wife enjoy a full house with their four children and German Shepherd, Lady. Connect with Joel on Instagram at @muddamalle or muddamalle.com GUEST RESOURCES Surviving an Unwanted Divorce: A Biblical, Practical Guide to Letting Go While Holding Yourself Together by Lysa TerKeurst with Dr. Joel Muddamalle and Jim Cress https://wahe.art/4hIxmQB Therapy & Theology Podcast — with Lysa TerKeurst, Dr. Joel Muddamalle, and Jim Cress https://proverbs31.org/listen/therapy-and-theology ….. Don’t Miss Out on the Next Episode—Subscribe for Free Subscribe using your favorite podcast app: YouTube: https://wahe.art/4h8DelL Spotify Podcasts – https://spoti.fi/42SsOip Apple Podcasts – https://apple.co/42E0oZ1 Google Podcasts – http://wahe.art/3M81kxL Amazon Music & Audible – https://amzn.to/3M9u6hJ

Duration:00:34:18

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E107 | Union and Communion: A Life of Intimacy with God

10/29/2025
How do we deepen our union and communion with Jesus in everyday life? In part two, Stasi and Elaine share practical ways to cultivate intimacy with God by learning to rest, listen, and walk with him moment by moment through Scripture, prayer, worship, and the quiet turning of our hearts toward love. ….. SHOW NOTES: ….. If you haven’t listened to Part 1, you can do so here: YouTube: ⁠https://wahe.art/47yhgW2⁠ Wild at Heart App: ⁠https://wahe.art/48GMonq⁠ VERSES: Matthew 11:28 (NIV) – Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 1 Peter 5:7 (NIV) – Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. John 10:27 (NIV) – My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. John 15:15 (NIV) – I no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know his master’s business. Instead, I have called you friends… ….. Stasi & Elaine’s Go-To Resources for Drawing Closer to God Book: Experience Jesus. Really: Finding Refuge, Strength, and Wonder through Everyday Encounters with God by John Eldredge ⁠https://amzn.to/4jEwBZ7⁠ Book: Resilient: Restoring Your Weary Soul in These Turbulent Times by John Eldredge ⁠https://amzn.to/4ose0RV⁠ The Pause App – specifically the Experience Jesus 20-day program ⁠https://www.pauseapp.com/⁠ Worship: Stasi’s spotify playlist ⁠https://wahe.art/47d6p2s⁠ Book: Opening the Divine Treasure Chest: Your Pathway into God's Presence by Eric Gilmour ⁠https://amzn.to/48EHffH⁠ Book: Love Him: He lives where He is loved by Eric Gilmour ⁠https://amzn.to/4nX146F⁠ Book: To His Feet: A Call to Be Lambs by Eric Gilmour ⁠https://amzn.to/4nUKlkh⁠ Book: Ekklesia Rising: Visitations from Jesus Revealing the Truth and Power of Who We Really Are by Liz Wright (Book) ⁠https://amzn.to/4orH1Nr⁠ or (App) ⁠https://lizwright.org/shop/ekklesia-rising-activations⁠ ….. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES Wild at Heart App – ⁠https://wildatheart.org/app⁠ William Augusto – Instrumental Worship Music ⁠https://wahe.art/48GgAPs⁠ The Imitation of Christ by Thomas à Kempis –Quoted: “Turn to God with all your heart and you will see the kingdom of God come to you…” ⁠https://amzn.to/4otMhjG⁠ Henri J.M. Nouwen – Life of the Beloved – Quoted: “Our inclination is to show our Lord only what we feel comfortable with. But the more we dare to reveal our whole trembling self, the more we are able to sense that His love, which is perfect love, casts out our fears.” Jeanne Guyon – Quoted: “Prayer is nothing else but the sense of the presence of God. It is the enjoyment of God Himself, and the deepest union of the soul with Him.” ….. Don’t Miss Out on the Next Episode—Subscribe for Free Subscribe using your favorite podcast app: YouTube: ⁠https://wahe.art/4h8DelL⁠ Spotify Podcasts – ⁠https://spoti.fi/42SsOip⁠ Apple Podcasts – ⁠https://apple.co/42E0oZ1⁠ Google Podcasts – ⁠http://wahe.art/3M81kxL⁠ Amazon Music & Audible – ⁠https://amzn.to/3M9u6hJ⁠

Duration:00:39:34

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E106 | Union and Communion: Encountering Jesus in the Quiet Within

10/15/2025
When life feels busy or uncertain, how do we return to the One who dwells within where his presence is the quiet center of our days? Join Stasi and her guest, Elaine Supple, as they talk about union and communion—turning inward to the little heaven of our souls and discovering an intimacy with Jesus that changes everything. ….. SHOW NOTES: ….. VERSES: Psalm 84:2 (NIV) – My soul yearns, even faints, for the courts of the Lord; my heart and my flesh cry out for the living God. Psalm 42:1 (NIV) – As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, my God. John 17:21 (NIV) – That all of them may be one, Father, just as you are in me and I am in you. May they also be in us so that the world may believe that you have sent me. Philippians 4:7 (NIV) – And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. John 15:4–5 (NIV) – Remain in me, as I also remain in you... apart from me you can do nothing. 1 Corinthians 6:19 (NIV) – Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit...? Matthew 11:28 (NIV) – Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. ….. RESOURCES Wild at Heart Podcast – John Eldredge’s weekly podcast ⁠https://wildatheart.org/podcast⁠ Wild at Heart App – A free resource offering daily prayers, guided sessions, and tools to help you align your heart with the truths of God’s Kingdom. ⁠https://wildatheart.org/app⁠ Quoted excerpt – The Meaning of Being a Christian by Frederick Buechner – “Every morning you should wake up and ask yourself, can I believe it all again today?” ⁠ ⁠⁠https://wahe.art/4q3x0rt⁠ Quoted excerpt – The Interior Castle by Teresa of Ávila: “Give me the grace to recollect myself in the little heaven of my soul, where You have established Your dwelling. There let me find You… There I feel You are closer to me than anywhere else.” ⁠https://wahe.art/4nR1sDM⁠ ….. Don’t Miss Out on the Next Episode—Subscribe for Free Subscribe using your favorite podcast app: YouTube: ⁠https://wahe.art/4h8DelL⁠ Spotify Podcasts – ⁠https://spoti.fi/42SsOip⁠ Apple Podcasts – ⁠https://apple.co/42E0oZ1⁠ Google Podcasts – ⁠http://wahe.art/3M81kxL⁠ Amazon Music & Audible – ⁠https://amzn.to/3M9u6hJ⁠

Duration:00:32:13

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E105 | Sacred Rhythms for an Anchored Soul

10/1/2025
Stasi welcomes Stacey Burton for a conversation about the rhythms of life—the joy found in seasons of goodness, the ache of letting go, and the gift of finding God in new ways. With honesty and hope, they name the beauty and loss of changing seasons in family, friendships, and faith, offering simple rhythms to stay near God’s heart and encouragement to trust His goodness through every season. ….. SHOW NOTES: ….. VERSES: 1 Chronicles 29:22 (NIV) – They ate and drank with great joy in the presence of the Lord that day. Then they acknowledged Solomon son of David as king a second time, anointing him before the Lord to be ruler and Zadok to be priest. Psalm 13:5–6 (NIV) – But I trust in your unfailing love; my heart rejoices in your salvation. I will sing the Lord’s praise, for he has been good to me. Psalm 32:11 (NIV) – Rejoice in the Lord and be glad, you righteous; sing, all you who are upright in heart! Psalm 6:1–2 (NIV) – Lord, do not rebuke me in your anger or discipline me in your wrath. Have mercy on me, Lord, for I am faint; heal me, Lord, for my bones are in agony. Psalm 44:23 (NIV) – Awake, Lord! Why do you sleep? Rouse yourself! Do not reject us forever. ….. RESOURCES Defiant Joy: Taking Hold of Hope, Beauty, and Life in a Hurting World, by Stasi Eldredge ⁠https://amzn.to/42uFe1q⁠ E97 | Leaning into God’s Goodness in Every Season, with Annie F. Downs ⁠https://wahe.art/47L0GmC⁠ E83 | When God Is Silent: Trusting His Presence ⁠https://wahe.art/46Dc96y⁠ ….. Don’t Miss Out on the Next Episode—Subscribe for Free Subscribe using your favorite podcast app: YouTube: ⁠https://wahe.art/4jFlAXu⁠ Spotify Podcasts – ⁠https://spoti.fi/42SsOip⁠ Apple Podcasts – ⁠https://apple.co/42E0oZ1⁠ Google Podcasts – ⁠http://wahe.art/3M81kxL⁠ Amazon Music & Audible – ⁠https://amzn.to/3M9u6hJ⁠

Duration:00:43:56

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E104 | Discovering Your Irreplaceable Role, with Lisa Beck

9/17/2025
In the conclusion of this two-part series, Stasi and Lisa Beck explore how to discover our irreplaceable roles in God’s story. They reflect on how God often reveals our calling in everyday moments, from the themes in our lives to the desires of our hearts. With honesty, humor, and a powerful prayer of blessing, they inspire us to cast off comparison, stand in our belovedness, and embrace the unique way God has designed us. Friends, your life matters, and your desire to play an important and significant role is God-given. You are irreplaceable. ….. SHOW NOTES: ….. If you haven’t listened to Part 1, you can do so here: YouTube: https://wahe.art/4mDZ2rn Wild at Heart App: https://wahe.art/4n8fcJf VERSES: Acts 9:18 (NIV) – Immediately, something like scales fell from Saul’s eyes, and he could see again. He got up and was baptized. Ephesians 2:10 (NIV) – For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. ….. RESOURCES Captivating: Unveiling the Mystery of a Woman's Soul by John and Stasi Eldredge https://wahe.art/3L9tLMc Captivating Retreats – Multi-day retreats led by the Wild at Heart team, designed to help women encounter God and rediscover their irreplaceable role in His story. Find a Captivating Retreat near you: https://wahe.art/48LnpNF ….. Don’t Miss Out on the Next Episode—Subscribe for Free Subscribe using your favorite podcast app: YouTube: https://wahe.art/4jFlAXu Spotify Podcasts – https://spoti.fi/42SsOip Apple Podcasts – https://apple.co/42E0oZ1 Google Podcasts – http://wahe.art/3M81kxL Amazon Music & Audible – https://amzn.to/3M9u6hJ

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E103 | Your Irreplaceable Role: Discovering Your True Worth, with Lisa Beck

9/3/2025
In part one of this two-part series, Stasi is joined by her friend Lisa Beck of the Wild at Heart women’s team to reflect on a core desire of every woman’s heart: to play her irreplaceable role in God’s epic story. Through tender stories of hidden impact and lasting influence, they remind us that each of us is significant and that all our offerings, large and small, carry eternal value. We hope this episode helps you see how deeply you matter and recognize with fresh wonder and hope your irreplaceable role in God’s kingdom. ….. SHOW NOTES: ….. VERSES: Ephesians 2:10 (NIV) – For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. Matthew 18:3 (NIV) – And he said: ‘Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.’ Mark 12:31 (NIV) – The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no commandment greater than these. ….. RESOURCES Captivating: Unveiling the Mystery of a Woman's Soul by John and Stasi Eldredge ⁠https://wahe.art/3L9tLMc⁠ Captivating Retreats – Multi-day retreats led by the Wild at Heart team, designed to help women encounter God and rediscover their irreplaceable role in His story. Find a Captivating Retreat near you: ⁠https://wahe.art/48LnpNF⁠ ….. Don’t Miss Out on the Next Episode—Subscribe for Free Subscribe using your favorite podcast app: YouTube: ⁠https://wahe.art/4jFlAXu⁠ Spotify Podcasts – ⁠https://spoti.fi/42SsOip⁠ Apple Podcasts – ⁠https://apple.co/42E0oZ1⁠ Google Podcasts – ⁠http://wahe.art/3M81kxL⁠ Amazon Music & Audible – ⁠https://amzn.to/3M9u6hJ⁠

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E102 | Embodying Christ: Living Love in Real Life

8/20/2025
What does it mean to embody Christ, to be the living expression of his love in the world? In this inspiring episode, Stasi invites listeners to embrace our God-given design as image-bearers who carry his presence into our everyday moments. Through Scripture, story, and gentle guidance, Stasi shares how we reflect Jesus not by striving, but by receiving his love, blessing our lives, and living surrendered. Dear one, you matter, and your life reveals the heart of God. ….. SHOW NOTES: ….. VERSES: Ephesians 1:18–19 (NIV) – I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in his holy people, and his incomparably great power for us who believe. 2 Corinthians 5:20 (NIV) – We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christ’s behalf: Be reconciled to God. John 14:12 (NIV) – Very truly I tell you, whoever believes in me will do the works I have been doing, and they will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father. Romans 12:1 (NIV) – Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. 1 John 1:9 (NIV) – If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. Romans 8:1 (NIV) – Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. Ephesians 2:10 (NIV) – For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. John 13:35 (NIV) – By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another. 2 Corinthians 3:18 (NIV) – And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit. Philippians 2:13 (NIV) – For it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose. John 3:16 (NIV) – For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. …….. RESOURCES "Apocalypse People: The discipleship movement that will probably change the world" by Blaine Eldredge ⁠https://wahe.art/4n7GhgC⁠ The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry: How to Stay Emotionally Healthy and Spiritually Alive in the Chaos of the Modern World by John Mark Comer ⁠https://bit.ly/4ne2jOX⁠ Practicing the Way: Be with Jesus. Become like him. Do as he did. by John Mark Comer ⁠https://bit.ly/4jZThCi⁠ Poem – Indwelt by A.S. Wilson: Not merely in the words you say, Not only in your deeds confessed, But in the most unconscious way Is Christ expressed. Is it a beatific smile, A holy light upon your brow; Oh no, I felt His Presence while You laughed just now. For me ‘twas not the truth you taught To you so clear, to me still dim But when you came to me you brought A sense of Him. And from your eyes He beckons me, And from your heart His love is shed, Til I lose sight of you and see The Christ instead. ….. Don’t Miss Out on the Next Episode—Subscribe for Free Subscribe using your favorite podcast app: YouTube: ⁠https://wahe.art/4jFlAXu⁠ Spotify Podcasts – ⁠https://spoti.fi/42SsOip⁠ Apple Podcasts – ⁠https://apple.co/42E0oZ1⁠ Google Podcasts – ⁠http://wahe.art/3M81kxL⁠ Amazon Music & Audible – ⁠https://amzn.to/3M9u6hJ

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E101 | Being Fully Known: The Journey to Rest, with Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith

8/6/2025
What if being fully known isn't something to fear, but a pathway to freedom, rest, and joy? In this encouraging conversation, Stasi welcomes Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith for a conversation around the themes of her newest book, Being Fully Known. They discuss spiritual rest, emotional authenticity, and the courage to live into who God says we are. It’s an invitation to release striving, embrace vulnerability, and discover the sacred beauty of a life rooted in belonging. Friends, this conversation is a gentle call to rest and receive God’s love in the quiet places we long to be seen. ….. SHOW NOTES: ….. VERSES: John 10:10 (NIV) – The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. Isaiah 53:5 (NIV) – But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed. ….. DR. SAUNDRA DALTON-SMITH Website: ⁠https://⁠⁠www.drdaltonsmith.com/⁠ Podcast, I Choose My Best Life: ⁠https://wahe.art/41TzHjV⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://⁠⁠www.instagram.com/drdaltonsmith⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://⁠⁠www.facebook.com/DrSaundraDaltonSmith⁠ YouTube: ⁠https://wahe.art/4iACA07⁠ BIO Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith is a board-certified internal medicine physician, an international speaker, and the CEO of Restorasis, a workplace well-being consulting agency. She is also the award-winning author of Set Free to Live Free and Sacred Rest and the host of I Choose My Best Life podcast. Dr. Saundra lives in Alabama with her husband and their two sons. Being Fully Known: The Joyful Satisfaction of Beholding, Becoming and Belonging ⁠https://amzn.to/4kNJXTN⁠ Sacred Rest: Recover Your Life, Renew Your Energy, Restore Your Sanity ⁠https://amzn.to/3QMLpZU⁠ For all books by Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith: ⁠https://⁠⁠www.drdaltonsmith.com/publications⁠ ….. RESOURCES The Basilica of Saint John Lateran and the Holy Stairs (Scala Sancta) in Rome, Italy ⁠https://wahe.art/3G61p6f⁠⁠⁠ ….. Don’t Miss Out on the Next Episode—Subscribe for Free Subscribe using your favorite podcast app: YouTube: ⁠https://wahe.art/4jFlAXu⁠ Spotify Podcasts – ⁠https://spoti.fi/42SsOip⁠ Apple Podcasts – ⁠https://apple.co/42E0oZ1⁠ Google Podcasts – ⁠http://wahe.art/3M81kxL⁠ Amazon Music & Audible – ⁠https://amzn.to/3M9u6hJ⁠

Duration:00:34:57

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E100 | Captivated by His Kindness: Celebrating 100 Episodes

7/23/2025
Today we pause to celebrate 100 episodes—100 conversations centered on Jesus and his goodness, gentleness, and relentless pursuit of our hearts. Stasi and producer Stacey Burton reflect on the story behind the podcast and its sacred journey. What began as a divine invitation has become a space to encounter Jesus again and again. Through stories of surrender, prayer, and sharing of what we love most about Jesus, this episode is more than a celebration—it’s a continued invitation to deeper union with the One who is endlessly kind and always near. ….. SHOW NOTES: ….. VERSES: Psalm 150:1–6 (NIV) – Praise the Lord. Praise God in his sanctuary; praise him in his mighty heavens. Praise him for his acts of power; praise him for his surpassing greatness. Praise him with the sounding of the trumpet, praise him with the harp and lyre, praise him with timbrel and dancing, praise him with the strings and pipe, praise him with the clash of cymbals, praise him with resounding cymbals. Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord.” 1 John 4:19 (NIV) – We love because he first loved us. Galatians 6:4 (NIV) – Each one should test their own actions. Then they can take pride in themselves alone, without comparing themselves to someone else. ….. RESOURCES Explore the Pause App – Includes the One Minute Pause, 30 Days to Resilience, and the Experience Jesus 20-day program. Simple, beautiful, practices to help you slow down and deepen your union with God. ⁠https://⁠⁠www.pauseapp.com/⁠ ….. Don’t Miss Out on the Next Episode—Subscribe for Free Subscribe using your favorite podcast app: YouTube: ⁠https://wahe.art/4jFlAXu⁠ Spotify Podcasts – ⁠https://spoti.fi/42SsOip⁠ Apple Podcasts – ⁠https://apple.co/42E0oZ1⁠ Google Podcasts – ⁠http://wahe.art/3M81kxL⁠ Amazon Music & Audible – ⁠https://amzn.to/3M9u6hJ⁠

Duration:00:39:46

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E99 | The God Who Invites: Again and Again and Again, with Michelle Patterson

7/9/2025
Today’s episode is a beautiful reminder that Jesus doesn’t demand, he invites. In this heartfelt conversation, Michelle Patterson of the Wild at Heart women’s team joins Stasi to explore the gentle, persistent ways Jesus invites us into healing, trust, and, ultimately, more union with him. Through their honest stories, Stasi and Michelle talk about learning to recognize his knock, responding without shame, and allowing him to come into the places where we need more of him. Come listen, and be reminded that his love is always pursuing you. ….. SHOW NOTES: ….. VERSES: John 3:16 (NIV) – For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. Revelation 3:20 (NIV) – Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person, and they with me. Matthew 11:28–29 (NIV) – Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. Psalm 91:1 (NIV) – Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. 1 Thessalonians 4:13 (NIV) – Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope. Philippians 1:6 (NIV) – …being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. Luke 4:18 (NIV) – The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to set the oppressed free. ….. RESOURCES Explore the Pause App – Includes the One Minute Pause, 30 Days to Resilience, and the Experience Jesus 20-day program. Simple, beautiful, practices to help you slow down and deepen your union with God. https://www.pauseapp.com/ ….. Don’t Miss Out on the Next Episode—Subscribe for Free Subscribe using your favorite podcast app: YouTube: https://wahe.art/4jFlAXu Spotify Podcasts – https://spoti.fi/42SsOip Apple Podcasts – https://apple.co/42E0oZ1 Google Podcasts – http://wahe.art/3M81kxL Amazon Music & Audible – https://amzn.to/3M9u6hJ

Duration:00:39:33

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E98 | For Such a Time as This, with Stacey Burton

6/25/2025
Have you ever struggled to believe that God sees you, knows you, and has a purpose for your life? Stasi is joined by Stacey Burton to reflect on the beauty of God’s faithfulness in our lives. Stacey shares her journey of walking with God through cancer, self-doubt, and stepping into an unexpected calling. Together, they discuss trusting His leading, overcoming the lies that keep us small, and embracing His invitations—regardless of the strength of our fears. If you’ve ever wrestled with your purpose, this episode will encourage you to step into your true identity—for you were made for such a time as this, and you are needed. ….. SHOW NOTES: ….. VERSES: Psalm 27:4 (NIV) – One thing I ask from the Lord, this only do I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the Lord and to seek him in his temple. Esther 4:14 (NIV) – For if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance for the Jews will arise from another place, but you and your father’s family will perish. And who knows but that you have come to your royal position for such a time as this? Ephesians 6:11 (NIV) – Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. Jeremiah 1:5 (NIV) – Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations. 2 Corinthians 12:9 (NIV) – But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. Isaiah 43:1 (NIV) – But now, this is what the Lord says—he who created you, Jacob, he who formed you, Israel: “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine. ….. RESOURCES The Sacred Romance by Brent Curtis and John Eldredge ⁠https://amzn.to/41t7MHt⁠ Captivating: Unveiling the Mystery of a Woman's Soul by John and Stasi Eldredge ⁠https://wahe.art/3L9tLMc⁠ Wild at Heart Expanded Edition: Discovering the Secret of a Man's Soul by John Eldredge ⁠https://amzn.to/4hrXqh3⁠ ….. Don’t Miss Out on the Next Episode—Subscribe for Free Subscribe using your favorite podcast app: YouTube: ⁠https://wahe.art/4jFlAXu⁠ Spotify Podcasts – ⁠https://spoti.fi/42SsOip⁠ Apple Podcasts – ⁠https://apple.co/42E0oZ1⁠ Google Podcasts – ⁠http://wahe.art/3M81kxL⁠ Amazon Music & Audible – ⁠https://amzn.to/3M9u6hJ

Duration:00:38:33

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E97 | Leaning into God’s Goodness in Every Season, with Annie Downs

6/11/2025
On this episode of Captivated, Stasi invites the delightful Annie Downs into the studio for an honest conversation about walking with Jesus and how deeply we are held by Him—every season of our lives. They explore rhythms of rest, the gift of Sabbath, and the invitation to trust God’s timing even when it’s difficult to see the full picture. From winter’s waiting to summer’s work, they share about the beauty of every season and the joy of partnering with Christ. If you’re feeling stuck, longing for rest, or simply needing encouragement, join us as we lean into God’s goodness together. ….. SHOW NOTES: ….. VERSES: Romans 14:8 (NIV) – If we live, we live for the Lord; and if we die, we die for the Lord. So, whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord. Psalm 100:3 (NIV) – Know that the Lord is God. It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, the sheep of his pasture. Matthew 25:21 (NIV) – “His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!’ Isaiah 30:21 (NIV) – Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, “This is the way; walk in it.” Psalm 16:6 (NIV) – The boundary lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; surely I have a delightful inheritance. John 10:3–4 (NIV) – The gatekeeper opens the gate for him, and the sheep listen to his voice. He calls his own sheep by name and leads them out. When he has brought out all his own, he goes on ahead of them, and his sheep follow him because they know his voice. John 10:27 (NIV) – My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. Revelation 19:11–16 (NIV) – (here, v.11) I saw heaven standing open and there before me was a white horse, whose rider is called Faithful and True. With justice he judges and wages war. Genesis 2:2–3 (NIV) – By the seventh day God had finished the work he had been doing; so on the seventh day he rested from all his work. Then God blessed the seventh day and made it holy, because on it he rested from all the work of creating that he had done. Mark 2:27 (NIV) – Then he said to them, “The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath. ….. ANNIE F. DOWNS Website: www.anniefdowns.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anniefdowns Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anniefdowns YouTube: https://wahe.art/4ilzU6H That Sounds Like Fun Podcast: https://www.anniefdowns.com/thatsoundsfun/ ANNIE DOWNS BIO Annie F. Downs is a New York Times bestselling author, sought-after speaker, and successful podcast host based in Nashville, TN. Known for her engaging and honest style, Annie makes readers and listeners feel like long-time friends. She is the co-founder of the That Sounds Fun Network, home to her flagship podcast with over 100 million downloads, That Sounds Fun and creator of Single Purpose League, a community for single women to discover friendship, hope, and a life of purpose. With over one million books sold, Annie’s catalog includes bestselling That Sounds Fun, 100 Days to Brave, and Remember God. She invites listeners and readers alike to experience fulfilled lives with a God who made them on purpose and loves them deeply. Learn more at www.anniefdowns.com. ANNIE’S BOOKS: Where Did TJ Go by Annie F. Downs and Tatum Green https://wheredidtjgo.com/ Find all of Annie’s books, here: https://www.anniefdowns.com/books/ ….. RESOURCES Garden City: Work, Rest, and the Art of Being Human by John Mark Comer https://amzn.to/4j0SWiL 24/6: A Prescription for a Healthier, Happier Life by Dr. Matthew Sleeth https://amzn.to/41KEPac Sabbath: The Ancient Practices by Dr. Dan B. Allender https://amzn.to/4hHXyt3 ….. Don’t Miss Out on the Next Episode—Subscribe for Free Subscribe using your favorite podcast app: YouTube: https://wahe.art/4jFlAXu Spotify Podcasts – https://spoti.fi/42SsOip Apple Podcasts – https://apple.co/42E0oZ1 Google...

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