Behind the Curtain with Lauren Shippy

We manipulate in order to gain some form of control, but the truth is, we never really had control anyway. It’s an illusion - and manipulation is its sneaky counterpart. It tries to get us to “go in the back door”, when the front door is sitting right there all along. Listen in as we unpack manipulation and replace it with something new.

Shame feels like a wet blanket, like a dark cloud coming over you. It might feel like this internal, recurring guilt in your soul. Whatever is it that you’re feeling bad about, replays in your mind, maybe it comes in at some unexpected moments, catching you off guard, and you feel it come back again. When you move throughout your day, it can look like the inability to make eye contact with people,...

Listen in as we unpack self reliance, outdated operating systems, and the ability to replace this with a new way that with holds no good thing.

There’s still work to be done! Get to the starting line - and wait for the signal, be postured and positioned for whatever it is that you’re moving toward in this new year.

The disappointment from your last season? It will be wiped clean. Begin again - with a new end in mind. Spread hope to those around you. You will not be disappointed.

If you’re tired and overwhelmed today - this one is for you. Take one step at a time, it will free you from exhaustion, light the way for you slowly and consistently and you will have what you need, when you take the one step of faith in your new direction. 

Look around, and most importantly, look up! This episode is all about the choice to cultivate wonder again.

Your direction matters. Be open to a new direction! The things of the past will not be the things of the future. This word is all about noticing what’s coming your way. 

New things are coming - and having fresh eyes to see will "make room" for them. If we're still wearing the old glasses, we can't quite see the "new" clearly.

Today we're taking a break from our "sprint series" of encouraging words to share a faith filled message about who God really is and who He is ready (always) to be for us. Every Thursday on Substack , we share these words - subscribe to get them.

All of the time you've spent, the preparation you've done over the last year will not return void. We don't always choose the ways we're prepared, but we can always use them.

A reminder not to get trapped or stuck in previous ways! You've shifted and circumstances have shifted - keep your eyes fixed on moving forward.

We're talking about those "all of the sudden" moments that give you clarity - when you turn that kaleidoscope just a degree, it makes all the difference. Move now - don't delay.

Take time to steady yourself so you can keep your pace - don't revert back to old patterns - it's time to usher in the new.

Watch for the full circle moments in your life right now! Don’t miss the opportunity - rise to occasion - listen in as we unpack what rising looks like right now. 

Listen in as we talk about what it looks like to embrace the mystery that you don't quite understand, as you move into your new season.

Listen in for another encouraging word today - this is an "all caps" kind of episode - move boldly in the direction that you see coming your way.

How can you look a little closer at your circumstances and what is being highlighted to you right now? Listen in for another encouraging word.

Make space for the new place as you close out this year.

Listen in on a conversation with Todd Mullins as we talk about doubt, how it can hinder us from walking in our purpose, and how we can overcome it. We'll chat about - How doubt is a warning signal Choosing your thoughts The day the lights went out  The cost of doubt The antidote to doubt The delay for development The whisper in the wind Continuing to step into new seasons Grab a copy of Todd&#...

Listen in to another episode as we share an encouraging word on belief, doubt, getting up - and moving forward with clarity as we close out the year and prepare for another year.

Listen in as we share another word of encouragement - take heart - your future is here!

Listen in as we bring back some of the encouraging words that seem timely as we close out this year.

In this episode, we're talking about paranoia, a master of distortion. It can blind us and our perceptions and lead to unhealthy patterns. Listen in as we talk about ways to catch paranoia before it cycles.

Unbelievable story in this episode - Rachel McCord from The McCord List shares her completely supernatural story of healing (definitely can't make it up) and the process of rebuilding after unexpected heart surgery that disrupted her whole world.