BRAVE with Raelynn Reimer

What happens when you feel the Lord leading you in one direction and it turns out completely differently than what you had expected? In today's episode, Lyndsay Raffield shares her incredible journey of following the Lord's leading into selling their home, moving into a camper, relocating states, facing closed doors, returning home, living with parents and eventually discovering that God's leading...

In this powerful and grounding episode, I welcome my longtime friend, life coach, speaker and now three-time author, Heather Boersma, to unpack what it really means to rest - even when life doesn't go unplanned - and how IMPORTANT it is. Heather's newest book, The Rest Revolution, explores the deep connection between rest, identity and faith. Together, we dive into how women, especially mothers an...

In this deeply moving episode of Brave, I welcome my longtime friend, Sherianne Harder to share a raw and faith-filled story of longing, loss and the unwavering goodness of God - EVEN IF it does not  feel good. Sherianne opens up about her five-year journey with infertility, recurrent eptopic pregnancies, and the devestating losses that came with them. She speaks honestly about sitting in the hosp...

In today's deeply moving episode of Brave, I sit down with one of my dear friends, Dayna Loewen, to talk about something raw, redemptive and profoundly brave - finding freedom after abuse.  Dayna's story begins in unimaginable pain, marked by childhood abuse that cast a shadow over her early life. But what unfolds next is a powerful testimony of healing, forgiveness, and the mercy of God that brea...

This week marks the beginning of a new series that's been stirring in my heart;  EVEN IF. After a busy summer hiatus, Brave is returning with renewed clarity of the podcast's purpose: to reveal the goodness of God - not just through stories of transformation, but through honest conversations about faith when things don't go as planned. In this premiere, I welcome back my sister, Jenna Hildebrandt...

At just 19 years old, artist and eldest of nine, Ellie Goettl has already walked through a journey most of us can't imagine. After moving from Canada to the US, she was unexpectedly diagnosed with cancer during the immigration process. Since then, Ellie has faced treatment, remission and relapse with a courage rooted in faith and her deep trust in Jesus.  Ellie's bravery and honesty will leave you...

In this episode of BRAVE, I sit down with my dear friends and former military spouse, Colleen Matthews, to talk about what 17 years of Army life taught her about loneliness, leadership and legacy.  We dive into the emotional toll of deployment, the courage it takes to keep showing up fro your family, and how God meets us in our most desperate moments. Colleen also shares how those hard years shape...

In this solo epsiode, Raelynn opens up about something deeply personal and timely: the choice we all have when faced with pain - to let it become our prison or our platform. Inspired by a quote from Carl Lentz, Raelynn reflects on her own past and present experiences with chronic health issues and her time in the modeling industry, and how God used these painful seasons to teach about His sovereig...

In this deeply moving episode of BRAVE, Raelynn sits down with Lynnea Krupsky, who vulnerably shares the life-altering moment when she and her family received the devestating news that her daughter had a large brain tumor. What followed was a whirlwind of emergency surgeries, uncertainties and grief, but also, unmistakable evidence of God's nearness.  Lynnea recounts how God sheltered them in the...

In this episode of Brave, Raelynn introduces us to Carrie Calef who shares her personal testimony of resilience, faith and how God allowed her to use her life's many trials as building blocks for strength and to deepen her faith and trust in God. As she recounts memories of growing up in an unstable home and shares her most recent struggle with her husband's job loss and cancer diagnosis, she emph...

In this episode of BRAVE, Raelynn interviews her Mom, Joy Bailey who shares about her personal journey through her daughter Jenna's battle with severe anorexia. They discuss the challenges Joy faced, the feeling of helplessness, the importance of faith even when all hope feels lost and the transformative role of Mercy Ministries. Joy encourages listeners to keep putting one step in front of the ot...

Meet Deklan; an 11 year old, go-kart racer who inspired the BRAVE podcast as he endured life saving brain surgeries just one short year ago. He discusses his struggles with anxiety, the support he received from his family, and how his faith in God and power of prayer helped him persevere. Deklan and Raelynn highlight the siginificance of facing life's storms head on, symbolized by a stuffed bison...

In this episode of BRAVE, host Raelynn Reimer sits down with Shaaron Zach, a homeschooling Mom of four, farmer, Airbnb owner, and cancer survivor, to delve into her inspiring journey of faith and trusting the Lord's leading.  Shaaron shares her profound experiences of trusting God's guidance through her battle with breast cancer and reconstruction, and her family's life-changing decision to sell e...

In this episode of BRAVE, host Raelynn Reimer shares an inspiring conversation with social media influencer Chelsea Bare, who bravely opens up about her lifelong struggle with fear and anxiety. Chelsea discusses her journey through intense health fears and how a medical crisis amplified her anxiety.  Through practical measures and a deepened faith in God, Chelsea found healing.  She shares key ins...

In this episode, Jenna Hildebrandt shares her powerful story of overcoming extreme burnout and anxiety through leaning on and trusting in Christ. She describes the physical, mental, and emotional toll it took on her and how she felt as if her nervous system was short-circuiting. Despite the overwhelming pain, Jenna found solace and strength in her faith, relying on the foundational truths she'd le...

From Fear to Bravery: Lessons from the Bison In this inaugral episode of BRAVE, host Raelynn Reimer, an entrepreneur and mother of three, delves into the essence of bravery by sharing personal stories of overcoming fear and adversity. Inspired by the resilience of bison facing a storm, Raelynn reflects on significant challenges in her life, such a battling mental illness, high-risk pregrnancies, j...