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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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United States

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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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English

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Episodes
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Fairy Tales and Other Realities

5/1/2024
“Once upon a time in a faraway land…” is the language of fairy tales, and through them, a longing in the heart can well up. In this episode, Stasi shares that we identify with these stories because they speak to both our story and our identity—our longing to be pursued, fought for, and loved, and the truth that we are more than meets the eye. God’s promise is the promise of restoration, and in him, we can both discover and be restored to who we are truly meant to be. There is transformative power in understanding one's true self in the heart of God, allowing his voice to be the ultimate authority in defining our identity. ….. SHOW NOTES: ….. VERSES: Luke 19:10 (NLT) — For the Son of Man came to seek and save those who are lost. Matthew 3:16-17 (NLT) — After his baptism, as Jesus came up out of the water, the heavens were opened and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and settling on him. And a voice from heaven said, “This is my dearly loved Son, who brings me great joy.” Isaiah 61:1-3 (NIV) — The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me, because the Lord has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners, to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor and the day of vengeance of our God, to comfort all who mourn, and provide for those who grieve in Zion— to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair. 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. Ezekiel 37:1-10 (NLT) — The Valley of Dry Bones Luke 1:34-37 (NKJV) — Then Mary said to the angel, “How can this be, since I do not know a man?” And the angel answered and said to her, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Highest will overshadow you; therefore, also, that Holy One who is to be born will be called the Son of God. For with God nothing will be impossible.” Matthew 19:25-26 (NLT) — The disciples were astounded. “Then who in the world can be saved?” they asked. Jesus looked at them intently and said, “Humanly speaking, it is impossible. But with God everything is possible.” Ecclesiastes 9:4 (NLT) — Anyone who is among the living has hope… Isaiah 62:2-4 (NIV) — …you will be called by a new name that the mouth of the Lord will bestow. You will be a crown of splendor in the Lord’s hand, a royal diadem in the hand of your God. No longer will they call you Deserted, or name your land Desolate. But you will be called Hephzibah, and your land Beulah; for the Lord will take delight in you, and your land will be married. Isaiah 62:12 — (NIV) They will be called the Holy People, the Redeemed of the Lord; and you will be called Sought After, Song of Song 7:10 (NIV) — I belong to my beloved, and his desire is for me. ….. Don’t Miss Out on the Next Episode – Subscribe for Free Subscribe using your favorite podcast app: 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:00:33:18

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Untangle Your Emotions with Jennie Allen

4/17/2024
The wonderful Jennie Allen joins Stasi for a conversation fueled by honesty and whimsy. Jennie shares her personal journey of falling in love with Jesus, her emotional awakening, and her fabulous new book, Untangle Your Emotions. She shares how emotional vulnerability and authenticity foster a closer relationship with God and community. Friends, there is great power in not walking alone in our pain, and because we are the focus of God’s affection, we can come to him honestly, where we will receive his compassion and mercy. He is always with us. His invitation is to come close, pay attention to the gift of our emotions, and share with him our hearts in their fullness. ….. SHOW NOTES: ….. VERSES: Romans 5:1 (NLT) — Therefore, since we have been made right in God’s sight by faith, we have peace with God because of what Jesus Christ our Lord has done for us. Psalm 16:9 (NIV) — Therefore my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices; my body also will rest secure, Romans 15:3 (NLT) — I pray that God, the source of hope, will fill you completely with joy and peace because you trust in him. Then you will overflow with confident hope through the power of the Holy Spirit. Genesis 1:31 (NLT) — Then God looked over all he had made, and he saw that it was very good! … Genesis 6:6 (NLT) — So the Lord was sorry he had ever made them and put them on the earth. It broke his heart. Exodus 32:10 (NLT) — Now leave me alone so my fierce anger can blaze against them, and I will destroy them. Then I will make you, Moses, into a great nation.” John 11:35 (NLT) — Then Jesus wept. 2 Corinthians 10:5 (NIV) — We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ. Ephesians 4:26-27 (NLT) — And “don’t sin by letting anger control you.” Don’t let the sun go down while you are still angry, for anger gives a foothold to the devil. 1 Corinthians 15:32 (NLT) — And what value was there in fighting wild beasts—those people of Ephesus—if there will be no resurrection from the dead? And if there is no resurrection, “Let’s feast and drink, for tomorrow we die!” ….. JENNIE ALLEN If:Gathering: ifgathering.com Gather25: gather25.com Website: jennieallen.com Podcast: jennieallen.com/podcast Instagram: instagram.com/jennieallen YouTube: https://wahe.art/3TtinOu Facebook: facebook.com/jenniesallen JENNIE ALLEN BIO: Jennie Allen, Bible teacher, author, and the visionary behind IF:Gathering, leads a new chapter as the Founder & Visionary of Gather25, a 25-hour global prayer gathering. Driven by a deep love for God and an unyielding belief in the potential of this generation, Jennie's mission is to disciple a generation of Jesus followers to live what they believe. Through her writing and teaching, Jennie seeks to convey a simple yet profound truth: God sees you, loves you, and invites you to play your part in His unfolding story. She has witnessed firsthand the miraculous work of Jesus when people fully surrender to Him. Jennie is a passionate leader following God's call on her life to catalyze a generation to live what they believe. Jennie is the New York Times' best-selling author of Untangle Your Emotions, Find Your People and Get Out of Your Head. Jennie has a masters in Biblical Studies from Dallas Theological Seminary and lives in Dallas, Texas, with her husband, Zac, and their four children. JENNIE'S BOOKS (mentioned) Untangle Your Emotions: Naming What You Feel and Knowing What to Do About It – https://wahe.art/3TGJzuu Get Out of Your Head: Stopping the Spiral of Toxic Thoughts – https://wahe.art/3PsZSbX ….. RESOURCES: The Sacred Romance by Brent Curtis and John Eldredge – https://amzn.to/49jL6MG ….. Don’t Miss Out on the Next Episode – Subscribe for Free Subscribe using your favorite podcast app: Spotify Podcasts – https://spoti.fi/42SsOip Apple Podcasts – https://apple.co/42E0oZ1 Google Podcasts – http://wahe.art/3M81kxL Amazon...

Duration:00:39:13

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The Captivating Retreat

4/3/2024
In April 2024, the Wild at Heart women’s team will be hosting what is likely the last Captivating Retreat in the U.S. But God has more on the horizon, including the invitation for you to experience the four-day retreat through Captivating CORE. On today’s podcast, Stasi shares with her dear friends, anointed teachers and longtime followers of Christ, Lisa Beck and Cherie Snyder, some of their favorite parts of the retreat. Captivating is a timeless message and a sacred treasure hunt to come to know both Jesus more deeply and who we truly are in his love. God’s pursuit of our hearts is endless, and it is his desire that we know his freedom, healing, and love increasingly every day of our lives. Join us! ….. SHOW NOTES: ….. VERSES: Song of Songs 2:10 (NIV) — My beloved spoke and said to me, “Arise, my darling, my beautiful one, come with me. ….. RESOURCES: Captivating CORE: CaptivatingCORE.com Captivating: Unveiling the Mystery of a Woman's Soul by John and Stasi Eldredge https://wahe.art/3L9tLMc ….. Don’t Miss Out on the Next Episode – Subscribe for Free Subscribe using your favorite podcast app: 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:00:33:39

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Romancing the King

3/20/2024
On today’s podcast, Stasi shares the amazing depth of God’s love for each of us individually. As the great Romancer of our hearts, he uniquely pursues us as his beloved. Did you know that we can romance his heart as well? What does that look like? Friends, he loved us first, and we romance him as we love him back. Let’s unpack that a little together and sink more deeply into his extravagant love—and then, let’s romance his heart with our loving gaze. Stasi ends the podcast by leading us through an encounter with Jesus, a space to focus on resting in His embrace and experiencing His unfathomable love. ….. SHOW NOTES: ….. VERSES: Ephesians 3:16-19 (NLT) — I pray that from his glorious, unlimited resources he will empower you with inner strength through his Spirit. Then Christ will make his home in your hearts as you trust in him. Your roots will grow down into God’s love and keep you strong. 18 And may you have the power to understand, as all God’s people should, how wide, how long, how high, and how deep his love is. May you experience the love of Christ, though it is too great to understand fully. Then you will be made complete with all the fullness of life and power that comes from God. John 17:23 (NLT) — I am in them and you are in me. May they experience such perfect unity that the world will know that you sent me and that you love them as much as you love me. Ephesians 3:19 (NIV) — …and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God. Zephaniah 3:17 (Amplified Bible) — “The Lord your God is in your midst, a Warrior who saves. He will rejoice over you with joy; He will be quiet in His love [making no mention of your past sins], He will rejoice over you with shouts of joy. Song of Song 2:14 (NLT) — My dove is hiding behind the rocks, behind an outcrop on the cliff. Let me see your face; let me hear your voice. For your voice is pleasant, and your face is lovely. Song of Song 2:4 (NIV) — Let him lead me to the banquet hall, and let his banner over me be love. Song of Song 4:9 (NLT) — You have captured my heart, my treasure, my bride. You hold it hostage with one glance of your eyes, with a single jewel of your necklace. James 4:8 (NLT) — Come close to God, and God will come close to you. Wash your hands, you sinners; purify your hearts, for your loyalty is divided between God and the world. Ephesians 2:6 (NLT) — For he raised us from the dead along with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms because we are united with Christ Jesus. Psalms 139:17-18 (NLT) — How precious are your thoughts about me, O God. They cannot be numbered! I can’t even count them; they outnumber the grains of sand! And when I wake up, you are still with me! ….. OTHER RESOURCES: Quote: Timothy Keller: “The only person who dares wake up a king at 3:00 AM for a glass of water is a child. We have that kind of access.” 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. Guided Prayer Time Code: 26:06 Guided Prayer Background Music: Santo from the album Soaking in His Presence, Vol. 3 by William Augusto https://amzn.to/49PvdxF ….. Don’t Miss Out on the Next Episode – Subscribe for Free Subscribe using your favorite podcast app: 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:00:33:49

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The Gift of Limitations with Sara Hagerty

3/6/2024
Stasi welcomes back writer, speaker, wife, and mother Sara Hagerty to discuss her new book, The Gift of Limitations. Sara writes, “What if your greatest weaknesses, the areas of your life you resent the most…are your doorway to rich intimacy with God? What if your limitations were, in fact, your greatest gift?” With vulnerability and wisdom, Sara encourages us to name the limitations we face, so we can both grieve them and surrender them to God. From there, we can lean into the love of God knowing he is already moving in our lives, rest in the goodness of his plan, and uncover a deeper capacity for joy. ….. SHOW NOTES: ….. VERSES: Isaiah 41:10 (NLT) — Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand. Psalm 34:18 (NLT) — The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; he rescues those whose spirits are crushed. Psalm 22:1 (NIV) — My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? … ….. SARA HAGERTY Website: https://sarahagerty.net/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/SaraHagertyWrites/ Facebook: @sarahagertywrites Adoration: https://sarahagerty.net/adoration-2/ SARA HAGERTY BIO Sara Hagerty is a bestselling author and Jesus follower. She has written four books, including her most recent release, The Gift of Limitations: Finding Beauty in Your Boundaries (March 2024). Despite laundry baskets overflowing and unending “to do” lists, Sara still squeezes in her early morning runs, walks through the woods next to her house with the children of hers still little enough to collect acorns, and reading pages and paragraphs of books in the middle minutes. She lives in Missouri with her husband Nate and seven children. Sara’s New Book: The Gift of Limitations: Finding Beauty in Your Boundaries https://amzn.to/3vPSdgQ ….. OTHER RESOURCES: His Perfect Strength with Sara Hagerty (Captivated Podcast 6/15/2022) https://wahe.art/3UeNL5r ….. Don’t Miss Out on the Next Episode – Subscribe for Free Subscribe using your favorite podcast app: 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:00:38:54

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Risk the Real with Allen Arnold

2/21/2024
In today’s episode, Stasi invites Allen Arnold, author, speaker, and member of the Wild at Heart team, into the studio for an insightful conversation on his new book Risk the Real. Allen encourages listeners to step away from the artificial distractions of our modern world as well as the counterfeit narratives being offered, and instead embrace the story God is telling, the True Story and the one He created us to live authentically with Him in. The invitation is to be entwined with Jesus, living a life rooted in the real and characterized by love, creativity, strength, intimacy, and joy. ….. SHOW NOTES: ….. VERSES: Isaiah 51:1-3 (NIV) — “Listen to me, you who pursue righteousness and who seek the Lord: Look to the rock from which you were cut and to the quarry from which you were hewn; look to Abraham, your father, and to Sarah, who gave you birth. When I called him he was only one man, and I blessed him and made him many. The Lord will surely comfort Zion and will look with compassion on all her ruins; he will make her deserts like Eden, her wastelands like the garden of the Lord. Joy and gladness will be found in her, thanksgiving and the sound of singing. Colossians 1:15-17 (NLT) — Christ is the visible image of the invisible God. He existed before anything was created and is supreme over all creation, for through him God created everything in the heavenly realms and on earth. He made the things we can see and the things we can’t see — such as thrones, kingdoms, rulers, and authorities in the unseen world. Everything was created through him and for him. He existed before anything else, and he holds all creation together. John 1:1-4 (NLT) — In the beginning the Word already existed. The Word was with God, and the Word was God. He existed in the beginning with God. God created everything through him, and nothing was created except through him. The Word gave life to everything that was created, and his life brought light to everyone. ….. ALLEN ARNOLD Website: https://withallen.com Twitter: @thestoryofwith ALLEN ARNOLD BIO Allen Arnold is an author, speaker, and Executive Producer of Content for Wild at Heart—the worldwide ministry founded by New York Times bestselling author John Eldredge. As a former Fiction Publisher, he oversaw the launch of more than 500 novels. He is the author of five acclaimed books: The Story of With, Chaos Can't, Waves of Creativity, The Eden Option, and his new release, Risk the Real. He loves blue oceans, black coffee, hot salsa, and big ideas. Discover more and receive free daily readings on God, Story, and Creativity at withallen.com Allen’s New Book – Risk the Real: How to Defy the Rise of the Artificial https://amzn.to/4beBOTx ….. OTHER RESOURCES: The Sacred Romance by Brent Curtis and John Eldredge https://amzn.to/49jL6MG Wild at Heat Podcasts: https://wildatheart.org/podcast ….. Don’t Miss Out on the Next Episode – Subscribe for Free Subscribe using your favorite podcast app: 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:00:43:13

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Don't Take the Bait

2/7/2024
We all face regret amid life's changes and losses, feeling the weight of missed opportunities and moments. The good news is that we also have a redemptive God who does not want us to be held captive by anything but his love. In today’s podcast, Stasi shares candidly about regret and resentment and the healing power of faith and forgiveness. Friends, the power of Jesus on the cross is more than enough to carry us, and nothing is out of reach for our God. May Stasi's words inspire hope as she encourages you to lean into God as his beloved and embrace his promise to make all things new. ….. SHOW NOTES: ….. VERSES: Romans 8:28 (NLT) — And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them. Acts 24:16 (NLT) — Because of this, I always try to maintain a clear conscience before God and all people. Ephesians 1:7 (NLT) — He is so rich in kindness and grace that he purchased our freedom with the blood of his Son and forgave our sins. Ephesians 2:6 (NLT) — For he raised us from the dead along with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms because we are united with Christ Jesus. ….. OTHER RESOURCES: Quote (partial) by Alfred Lord Tennyson, from The Princess: Tears, Idle Tears – “Deep as first love, and wild with all regret; O Death in Life, the days that are no more!” Quote (partial) by William Ernest Henley from There's A Regret – “For deeds undone Rnakle and snarl and hunger for their due, Till there seems naught so despicable as you” ….. Don’t Miss Out on the Next Episode – Subscribe for Free Subscribe using your favorite podcast app: 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:00:38:14

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The Life You Long For, with Christy Nockels

1/24/2024
Join Stasi in a heartfelt conversation with singer-songwriter Christy Nockels. Christy shares her journey to discover God's role in her creativity while realizing that our gifts can sometimes hinder our true desires. It was when she found God in the ordinary moments that she realized that the only thing God wanted from her was that she be his and find her identity in that. Christy has made worship her way of life, and as she has surrendered to God, she has uncovered his tender path to his heart. ….. SHOW NOTES: ….. VERSES: Psalm 37:5 (NLT) — Commit everything you do to the Lord. Trust him, and he will help you. Psalm 37:4-6? (NLT) — Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you your heart’s desires. Commit everything you do to the Lord. Trust him, and he will help you. He will make your innocence radiate like the dawn, and the justice of your cause will shine like the noonday sun. Luke 10:38-42 (NLT) Mary & Martha Story — As Jesus and the disciples continued on their way to Jerusalem, they came to a certain village where a woman named Martha welcomed him into her home. Her sister, Mary, sat at the Lord’s feet, listening to what he taught. But Martha was distracted by the big dinner she was preparing. She came to Jesus and said, “Lord, doesn’t it seem unfair to you that my sister just sits here while I do all the work? Tell her to come and help me.” But the Lord said to her, “My dear Martha, you are worried and upset over all these details! There is only one thing worth being concerned about. Mary has discovered it, and it will not be taken away from her.” 1 Corinthians 13:12 (NIV) — For now we see only a reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known. John 16:33 (NLT) — I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.” ….. CHRISTY NOCKELS Podcast: The Glorious in the Mundane https://www.christynockels.com/podcast Website: https://www.christynockels.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christynockels/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChristyNockelsMusic TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@christynockels Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/christynockels YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@christynockelsmusic CHRISTY NOCKELS BIO As a worship leader for over 25 years, Christy Nockels would tell you that her heart is to simply lead others to connect and communicate with the living God. Christy began writing music and singing in the church at a young age, as the daughter of a pastor in Oklahoma. She met musician, Nathan Nockels, in 1993 at the Christian Artist Seminar in Estes Park, Colorado and the two married in 1995. The couple would form the Christian music duo, Watermark, touring nationwide and recording five acclaimed albums, including seven number one radio singles from 1998 to 2005, before laying down their Watermark journey for the sake of their family. Christy and Nathan were also among those invited by Louie and Shelley Giglio to be a part of the very first Passion Conference in Austin, TX, in 1997, which flourished into a fruitful twenty years of the couple songwriting and leading for the Passion Movement. Christy’s voice and heart can be heard on songs like, “Waiting Here For You,” as well as her songwriting featured on church anthems like, “Lord, I Need You,” and “Healing is in Your Hands.” Christy now records for Keeper’s Branch Records, the couple’s independent record label, where they’ve enjoyed releasing fan-favorites like Be Held; Lullabies for the Beloved. Christy also launched a podcast in 2016 called, “The Glorious in the Mundane,” which is intentionally focused on helping women in any season of life, find the wonder and awe of God in the moments of the here and now. Christy and Nathan live in Franklin, TN where they love to gather around the farm table and even make music with their three...

Duration:00:40:26

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Creating with God – A Conversation with Justin Rizzo

1/10/2024
On today’s podcast, Stasi invites Dove Award-nominated recording artist, worship leader, composer, and filmmaker Justin Rizzo to a conversation on creating with God. Justin describes how God's invitations led him to life-changing creative ministry projects. He also shares what God is teaching him about faith and risk. A deep lover of Jesus, Justin is a well of wisdom and encouragement, and this is an episode that will fill you with just that as we step into the New Year. ….. SHOW NOTES: ….. VERSES: Colossians 1:27 (NIV) — To them God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory. Hebrews 5:7 (NLT) — Even though Jesus was God’s Son, he learned obedience from the things he suffered. Hebrews 2:11 (NLT) — So now Jesus and the ones he makes holy have the same Father. That is why Jesus is not ashamed to call them his brothers and sisters. Revelation 21 & 22 (here Revelation 21:1–4 (NLT) — Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the old heaven and the old earth had disappeared. And the sea was also gone. And I saw the holy city, the new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven like a bride beautifully dressed for her husband. I heard a loud shout from the throne, saying, “Look, God’s home is now among his people! He will live with them, and they will be his people. God himself will be with them. He will wipe every tear from their eyes, and there will be no more death or sorrow or crying or pain. All these things are gone forever.” Song of Solomon 5:9–10 (NLT) — You have captured my heart, my treasure, my bride. You hold it hostage with one glance of your eyes, with a single jewel of your necklace. Your love delights me, … ….. JUSTIN RIZZO Website: justinrizzo.com Blog: justinrizzo.com/blog Instagram: instagram.com/justinrizzomusic Musical Film – Eden’s Twilight (production company Firelight Creative) firelightcreativeproductions.com Album – Christmas (Delux Edition): https://open.spotify.com/album/3Gc1vO4eSQrY23bu6rcS4m Book – Empty Rooms: https://amzn.to/47kFUWR CREATIVE LEGACY CONFERENCE: https://www.firelightcreativeproductions.com/legacy January 25-27, 2024 – Online or In person @ Life Mission Church, Olathe, Kansas JUSTIN RIZZO BIO Justin Rizzo is a worship leader, songwriter, composer, and recording artist based in Kansas City, Missouri. He has released multiple worship albums and been featured on multiple compilation projects, along with writing and producing four full-length musicals. He has a passion to raise up worship leaders and creatives of all types and see them thrive. In addition he owns a production company called Firelight Creative that focuses on creating musicals and films. He also travels extensively to lead worship and speak at events around the world. ….. OTHER RESOURCES: Pause App: One Minute Pause and 30 Days to Resilent https://www.pauseapp.com/ ….. Don’t Miss Out on the Next Episode – Subscribe for Free Subscribe using your favorite podcast app: 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:00:34:00

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Q&A with John and Stasi

12/27/2023
We all have questions. You have questions. Join Stasi and today’s special guest, her husband, John, as she poses questions sent in by listeners. They explore the topics of important daily practices, forgiveness, boundaries, waiting, and holding on to hope. This podcast is a treasure chest of insight and wisdom and will be helpful as you enter into the new year. ….. SHOW NOTES: ….. VERSES: 1 Peter 5:7 (NLT) — Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you. Psalm 49:7–9 (NLT) — No one can redeem the life of another or give to God a ransom for them—the ransom for a life is costly, no payment is ever enough—so that they should live on forever and not see decay. Psalm 42:11 (NLT) — Why am I discouraged? Why is my heart so sad? I will put my hope in God! I will praise him again—my Savior and my God! Psalm 30:5 (NLT) — …Weeping may last through the night, but joy comes with the morning. Galatians 6:14 (NLT) — As for me, may I never boast about anything except the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ. Because of that cross, my interest in this world has been crucified, and the world’s interest in me has also died. ….. OTHER RESOURCES: For more on benevolent detachment, we recommend John’s book Get Your Life Back https://amzn.to/4870URQ For more on the three hopes, we recommend John’s book All Things New https://amzn.to/3v7mwz2 Quote by George Herbert, The Complete Works of George Herbert: Prose (ed. 1874): I wept when I was borne, and every day shewes why. ….. Don’t Miss Out on the Next Episode – Subscribe for Free Subscribe using your favorite podcast app: 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:00:44:17

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The Season of Advent

12/13/2023
In today’s podcast, we delve into the meaning and history of Advent, a season of hope, expectation, and waiting. Stasi shares stories from her own family traditions, showing us that Advent means so much more than a countdown to Christmas. It is a time to reflect on faith, hope, joy, and peace. It is a time to remember how Christ came and all that he has done for us—while looking forward with great anticipation to the promise that he will come again and make all things new. ….. SHOW NOTES: ….. VERSES: Nehemiah 8:10 (NIV) — Nehemiah said, “Go and enjoy choice food and sweet drinks, and send some to those who have nothing prepared. This day is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.” Isaiah 7:14 (NIV) — Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel. Matthew 2:1 (NIV) — Incarnation: After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem John 1:29–31 (NIV) — Baptism: The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world! … John 2:1–10 (NIV) — Jesus’ first miracle: …On the third day a wedding took place at Cana in Galilee. Jesus’ mother was there, … Acts 2:17 (NIV) — In the last days, God says, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young men will see visions, your old men will dream dreams. Hebrews 1:2 (NIV) — but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom also he made the universe. Isaiah 9:2–7 (NIV) — Week of Hope Isaiah 40:1–11 (NIV) — Week of Faith Luke 2:1–21 (NIV) — Week of Joy (the Christmas Story) John 2:13–14 (NIV) — Week of Peace John 3:16 (NIV) — Love: 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. John 1:17–18 (NIV) — For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. No one has ever seen God, but the one and only Son, who is himself God and is in closest relationship with the Father, has made him known. ….. OTHER RESOURCES: Dietrich Bonhoeffer quote: “The Celebration of Advent is possible only to those who are troubled in soul, who know themselves to be poor and imperfect, and who look forward ot something greater to come.” Matthew Kelly quote: “God of hope, I look to you with an open heart and yearning spirit. During this Advent season, I will keep alert and awake, listening for your word and keeping to your precepts. My hope is in you.” Karl Barth quote: “Unfulfilled and fulfilled promise are related to each other, as are dawn and sunrise…then it is precisely in the light of the coming of Christ that faith has become Advent faith, the expectation of future revelation. But faith knows for whom and for what it is waiting. It is fulfilled faith because it lays hold on the fulfilled promise.” Renee Swope from Proverbs 31 Ministries Poem: The Manger of My Heart https://reneeswope.com/christmas-prayer/ ….. Don’t Miss Out on the Next Episode – Subscribe for Free Subscribe using your favorite podcast app: 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:00:34:06

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Loyal Love

11/29/2023
Join Stasi as she unpacks the book of Ruth, highlighting Naomi as well as the treasured characteristic of God's hesed. Stories like Naomi’s help us be honest with God about our own lament. Even in our deepest suffering, we are always seen, loved, and held, and our faithful God promises that He will never turn His face away. In fact, we can trust that even when we don’t see or understand, our God is always working on our behalf. He invites us to trust Him and to rest in His loyal love for us no matter how our story seems to be unfolding. Jesus is the great Hero of every story, including our own, and we can trust that our story has a very good ending. ….. SHOW NOTES: ….. VERSES: Ruth 1:13 (NIV) — “…It is more bitter for me than for you, because the Lord’s hand has turned against me!” Ruth 1:8 (NIV) — Then Naomi said to her two daughters-in-law, “Go back, each of you, to your mother’s home. May the Lord show you kindness, as you have shown kindness to your dead husbands and to me. Ruth 1:16 (NIV) — But Ruth replied, “Don’t urge me to leave you or to turn back from you. Where you go I will go, and where you stay I will stay. Your people will be my people and your God my God. Hebrews 13:5 (NIV) — …because God has said, “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.” Romans 8:28 (NIV) — And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. ….. OTHER RESOURCES: Finding God in the Margins: The Book of Ruth by Carolyn Custis James https://amzn.to/44JKKf5 ….. Don’t Miss Out on the Next Episode – Subscribe for Free Subscribe using your favorite podcast app: 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:00:33:20

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The Paradise King with Blaine Eldredge

11/15/2023
Stasi invites her son, author, and teacher, Blaine Eldredge, onto today’s podcast to talk about his new book The Paradise King. Blaine first shares a few stories of how he became a committed, passionate and “in process” follower of Jesus, and how his life’s journey led him to write this book. The Paradise King is a product of Blaine’s curiosity and quest to recover the story of God in the Bible, as well as his longing to share it with others in a relatable and historical narrative. Blaine reads an excerpt from his book, which transports us into a beautiful experience of the heart of Jesus. ….. SHOW NOTES: ….. VERSES: Psalm 46:5-7 (NIV) — God is within her, she will not fall; God will help her at break of day. Nations are in uproar, kingdoms fall; he lifts his voice, the earth melts. The Lord Almighty is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. Daniel 2 — In it’s entirety Matthew 15:21-28 (NIV) — Story based on excerpt read from The Paradise King BLAINE ELDREDGE Website: blaineeldredge.com BOOK The Paradise King: The Tragic History and Spectacular Future of Everything According to Jesus of Nazareth https://amzn.to/49rPJVa BLAINE ELDREDGE BIO Blaine Eldredge is a writer and teacher from Peyton, Colorado. For the past ten years he's built teaching platforms to help the Church thrive in late modernity. Blaine likes to read, write, and talk about culture, history, and theology. In particular, he loves to contemplate the Gospel of Jesus and make resources to convey its astonishing beauty. For those of you wondering about Blaine's church engagement and education, he's a part of Kindred Church in Colorado Springs and holds a Master’s degree in Language from the University of British Columbia. Mainly, Blaine loves to read and follow Jesus in community as Jesus makes it on earth as it is in heaven. Blaine also likes bowhunting, chopping wood, and poetry readings. ….. OTHER RESOURCES: A Grace Disguised: How the Soul Grows through Loss by Jerry L. Sittser https://amzn.to/47kqtOP Teachers/authors mentioned in this podcast: Pope Ratzinger Jerry Sittser Ron Rolheiser Kenneth Bailey NT Wright ….. Don’t Miss Out on the Next Episode – Subscribe for Free Subscribe using your favorite podcast app: 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:00:45:29

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Redemptively Known with Lisa Harper

11/1/2023
Stasi is delighted to have Lisa Harper—speaker, author, scholar, and passionate follower of Jesus—on today’s podcast. With humor and honesty, Lisa shares her journey with Christ and the gracious unfolding of learning to be delighted in by God. God is a “with” God; he loves us so much that he chooses to be close to us no matter where we find ourselves and invites us to lean into him with confidence that we will be held and adored by the King of kings. We are divinely wired to be in intimate relationship with the Father, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit. The enemy has tried to separate us from that union from the beginning, but God’s story is all about bringing us back to his heart through the redemption that has already been woven in. ….. SHOW NOTES: ….. VERSES: Psalm 34:4-5 (NIV) — I prayed to the Lord, and he answered me. He freed me from all my fears. Those who look to him for help will be radiant with joy; no shadow of shame will darken their faces. Song of Song 4:9 (NIV) — You have captured my heart, my treasure, my bride. You hold it hostage with one glance of your eyes, with a single jewel of your necklace. Hosea 2:9 (NIV) — “But now I will take back the ripened grain and new wine I generously provided each harvest season. I will take away the wool and linen clothing I gave her to cover her nakedness. LISA HARPER Website: https://www.lisaharper.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisadharper/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialLisaDHarper/ Podcast: https://www.lisaharper.org/backporchtheology LISA HARPER BIO Lisa Harper is an engaging, hilarious communicator as well as an authentic and substantive Bible teacher that many enjoy hearing in person, or on countless TV and radio platforms. She holds a Master of Theological Studies from Covenant Seminary, and a doctorate-in-progress at Denver Seminary. She’s been in vocational ministry for 30 years and has written 19 books and Bible study curricula but says her greatest accomplishment by far is becoming Missy’s (her adopted daughter from Haiti) mama! They live on a hilly farmette south of Nashville, Tenn., where they enjoy eating copious amounts of chips, queso and guacamole. Her latest devotional hit the shelves on September 19, 2023. JESUS: A Scandalously Devoted, Conspicuously Uncool, Super-Transparent Homage to Who Our Savior Is and How Much He Loves Us Devotional https://amzn.to/45CBHwU ….. OTHER RESOURCES: Aiden Wilson Tozer Quote: “For millions of Christians, nevertheless, God is no more real than He is to the non-Christian. They go through life trying to love an ideal and be loyal to a mere principle.” Yada` (יָדַע ; yâda) Hebrew: To be made known, be or become known, be revealed — to make oneself known — to be perceived — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing) ….. Don’t Miss Out on the Next Episode – Subscribe for Free Subscribe using your favorite podcast app: 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:00:31:51

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Come Out with Nancy Carmichael

10/18/2023
Stasi welcomes Nancy Carmichael back for an engaging conversation on the power of Christ in us. Through the pressures of life and outward circumstances, Nancy noticed herself shrinking back and losing focus on God’s deeper truths. God began to strip things away, bringing Nancy to a very vulnerable place, and it was there that she saw Christ in her. Friends, Christ dwells in us and remains with us. And we desperately need his life to infuse ours, to pour out of us, so that we can live the lives we were meant to live. Hiding is a form of self-protection, and Jesus is asking each of us to Come Out. ….. SHOW NOTES: ….. VERSES: Hebrews 13:5 (NIV) — …because God has said, “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.” Galatians 2:20 (NIV) — I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. … John 6:68 (NIV) — Simon Peter answered him, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. NANCY CARMICHAEL Instagram: https://wahe.art/3LcrGiw Website: https://isleofmisfits.com/ Podcast: https://wahe.art/3PaoCVz Blog: https://isleofmisfits.com/blog/ Song: Come Out written by Nancy Carmichael – https://wahe.art/3Z8Hclo NANCY CARMICHAEL BIO: Nancy Carmichael is the Proprietor and Chief Misfit of the IsleofMisfits.com, a blogging and podcasting Oasis for self-proclaimed square pegs, far and wide. Through it, she hopes to build a community of people who own their awkward, love their fellow misfit and embrace beauty and truth in the weirdness of life. Aside from this, one of her main claims to fame is being merely 1 degree separated from Kevin Bacon, thanks to a friend who once played a stand-in for his leading lady in the 80’s classic “She’s Having a Baby”. As if it could get any better, Nancy is married to a man so good it took EHarmony to help her find him, and a daughter she will obnoxiously brag about if given even half a chance. She has spent her life communicating good news wherever in the world the door opens, through writing, singing, speaking, coaching, counseling and advocating for those whom society often overlooks. ….. OTHER RESOURCES: Nancy’s previous Captivated episode: Owning Your Awkward https://wahe.art/3PvjQD7 Captivating: Unveiling the Mystery of a Woman's Soul by John and Stasi Eldredge https://wahe.art/3L9tLMc ….. Don’t Miss Out on the Next Episode – Subscribe for Free Subscribe using your favorite podcast app: 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:00:32:05

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Being Forged

10/4/2023
Stasi welcomes Karen Christakis and Stacey Burton of the Wild at Heart team into the studio for a candid conversation that quickly leads to how intentionally God is moving on our behalf—even when we aren’t able to see it. What matters most to Jesus is always our hearts, even more than rescuing us from the hard things we plead with him to change. As you listen to this podcast, you will hear the importance of stepping back to honor our stories in order to recognize the ways God is pursuing us and forging us into His very image of love. ….. SHOW NOTES: ….. VERSES: James 1:2 (NKJV) — My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, Romans 5:3-5 (MSG) — There’s more to come: We continue to shout our praise even when we’re hemmed in with troubles, because we know how troubles can develop passionate patience in us, and how that patience in turn forges the tempered steel of virtue, keeping us alert for whatever God will do next. In alert expectancy such as this, we’re never left feeling shortchanged. Isaiah 43:2 (NLV) — When you pass through the waters, I will be with you. When you pass through the rivers, they will not flow over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned. The fire will not destroy you. ….. OTHER RESOURCES: Surrender – Captivated Podcast posted September 20, 2023 https://wahe.art/3RI9Hov The Story of With: A Better Way to Live, Love, & Create by Allen Arnold https://amzn.to/3LtNypX John Marc Comer – Apprentice of Jesus (various books) ….. Don’t Miss Out on the Next Episode – Subscribe for Free Subscribe using your favorite podcast app: 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:00:40:08

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Surrender

9/20/2023
"Surrender," in Hebrew, means "to align or arrange oneself under the command of a divine viewpoint." You literally turn away from the offerings of the world, the opinions of others, and your own strategies for achieving life and instead choose to stand under God’s divine viewpoint. When we cling to other things, believing they will satisfy our souls, we put something between us and God—actually, we put something in front of Him. They may be good things, but when they become highest in our hearts, we get into trouble; we’ve stepped away from our first love, maybe without even noticing. In today’s podcast, Stasi shares that the surrendered life is a doorway into a deeper life with God, then closes with a beautiful and powerful encounter with Jesus through which we experience the fruit of surrender: resting in our God’s unconditional love. ….. SHOW NOTES: ….. VERSES: 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. Isaiah 40:11 (NIV) — He tends his flock like a shepherd: He gathers the lambs in his arms and carries them close to his heart; he gently leads those that have young. Mark 6:34 (NIV) — When Jesus landed and saw a large crowd, he had compassion on them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd. So he began teaching them many things. Ezekiel 34:31 (NIV) — You are my sheep, the sheep of my pasture, and I am your God, declares the Sovereign Lord.’” Revelation 7:17 (NIV) — For the Lamb at the center of the throne will be their shepherd; ‘he will lead them to springs of living water.’ ‘And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.’” Hebrews 13:5 (NIV) — Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.” Psalm 23:1-3 (NIV) — The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake. Matthew 11:28 (NIV) — Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Hebrews 13:20-21 (NIV) — Now may the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, equip you with everything good for doing his will, and may he work in us what is pleasing to him, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen. ….. OTHER RESOURCES: Pause App: One Minute Pause and 30 Days to Resilient https://www.pauseapp.com/ Hymn: I Surrender All ….. Don’t Miss Out on the Next Episode – Subscribe for Free Subscribe using your favorite podcast app: 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:00:34:47

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Sacred Rest with Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith

9/6/2023
We are meant to live from a place of rest. Today, Stasi talks about the book Sacred Rest with the author Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith. Dr. Saundra shares practical steps to find rest amongst the constant demands of life, saying “Staying busy is easy. Staying well rested, now there is the challenge.” She unpacks the 7 types of rest we need — not with another list that we have to master, but with the invitation to know and receive the goodness of God in ever deeper ways. When we learn to live from a posture of rest in the presence of God, we are able to tap into the fruit of being the version of ourselves God meant us to be, and having our lives infused with him. ….. SHOW NOTES: ….. Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith BIO: We are meant to live from a place of rest. Today, Stasi talks about the book Sacred Rest with author Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith. Dr. Saundra shares practical steps to find rest amongst the constant demands of life. “Staying busy is easy. Staying well rested—now there is the challenge.” She unpacks the seven types of rest we need—not with another list to master, but with the invitation to know and receive the goodness of God in ever deeper ways. When we learn to live from a posture of rest in the presence of God, we are able to experience the fruit of being the version of ourselves God meant us to be and having our lives infused with him. Website: DrDaltonSmith.com Rest Quiz: RestQuiz.com Twitter Handle: @DrDaltonSmith Facebook Page: Dr. Saundra Dalton – Smith Instagram: @DrDaltonSmith Pinterest: @DrDaltonSmith Podcast: https://ichoosemybestlife.libsyn.com/ Blog: https://ichoosemybestlife.com/blog/ Worship Therapy: https://ichoosemybestlife.com/worship-therapy/ Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith’s Books: Sacred Rest: Recover Your Life, Renew Your Energy, Restore Your Sanity https://amzn.to/3QMLpZU Set Free to Live Free https://amzn.to/3PdLK6Q ….. Don’t Miss Out on the Next Episode – Subscribe for Free Subscribe using your favorite podcast app: 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:00:37:00

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Healing Through Story with Becky Allender

8/23/2023
Stasi welcomes her dear friend Becky Allender on today’s podcast to discuss story work and the healing that can come through it. Story work is a way of honoring our life’s story and the ways it has shaped us and engaging the places we need care, compassion, and mercy. If this feels new to you, Becky also offers a simple place to start. Friends, each of us desires to be seen and known, and giving a voice to our story is a beautiful level of self-care that expands our hearts for Jesus to come and compassionately give us more freedom through healing. ….. SHOW NOTES: ….. VERSES: Psalm 139:17-18 (NLV) — Your thoughts are of great worth to me, O God. How many there are! If I could number them, there would be more than the sand. When I awake, I am still with You. ….. Becky Allender BIO: Becky Allender lives in the Pacific Northwest and is the co-founder of The Allender Center at The Seattle School of Psychology and Theology. She is the author of Hidden In Plain Sight, One Woman’s Search for Identity, Intimacy and Calling. Becky has been facilitating Story Workshop groups and Narrative Focus Trauma Groups with The Allender Center. She has been a monthly contributor to the online magazine, Red Tent Living, for the past eleven years. She and her husband, Dan Allender, lead Marriage Intensives, Conferences, and Retreats with Steve and Lisa Call’s organization “Reconnect”. Her greatest joy is being a wife, mother, and grandmother to 6 beautiful wild, beautiful grandchildren. RedTentLiving.com contributor: https://wahe.art/45wBDPD Blog: https://fridaylights.wordpress.com/ Instagram: @Becky3971 Becky's Book: Hidden In Plain Sight: One Woman's Search for Identity, Intimacy and Calling https://wahe.art/3sfJiUc Additional Podcasts: Allender Center Podcast – Hiding No More: https://wahe.art/4532Eud Adam Young Podcast – How Your Story Leads to Your Style of Relating https://wahe.art/45qNsYd ….. OTHER RESOURCES: The Allender Center Story Workshops https://wahe.art/3ORgIAi ….. Don’t Miss Out on the Next Episode – Subscribe for Free Subscribe using your favorite podcast app: 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:00:36:59

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Unanswered Prayers

8/9/2023
Unanswered prayer or the perceived silence of God in the midst of suffering is one of the most difficult things to endure, yet it is something that every believer has experienced. There is a way forward in these hard times. Join Stasi today as she talks about this subject head-on and leads us to the truth that though we are not promised a life free from sorrow, we are promised that our God will be with us in it…with us, in fact, in every moment of our lives. ….. SHOW NOTES: ….. VERSES: 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 (NIV) — Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal. Romans 8:38-39 (NIV) — For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord. Matthew 26:39 (NIV) — Going a little farther, he fell with his face to the ground and prayed, “My Father, if it is possible, may this cup be taken from me. Yet not as I will, but as you will.” Colossians 1:24 (NIV) — Now I rejoice in what I am suffering for you, and I fill up in my flesh what is still lacking in regard to Christ’s afflictions, for the sake of his body, which is the church. Hebrews 13:5 (NIV) — Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.” Deuteronomy 31:8 (NIV) — The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.” ….. OTHER RESOURCES: Tyler Staton Praying Like Monks, Living like Fools https://amzn.to/3DLqdfd Pete Greig God on Mute: Engaging the Silence of Unanswered Prayer https://amzn.to/3Qu4UWU C.S. Lewis The Weight of Glory https://amzn.to/43WkSvX Corrie Ten Boom story: The Hiding Place https://amzn.to/3KzuR3E The Terrifying Delight of Losing Everything | Serez Family Short-Documentary https://wahe.art/3s52uE9 Closing Song: The Name of Jesus (sung in Hebrew) by Harpa Dei Song: https://wahe.art/3Kt4dsX Harpa Dei Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@HarpaDeiMusic ….. Don’t Miss Out on the Next Episode – Subscribe for Free Subscribe using your favorite podcast app: 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:00:36:56