Captivated

So often our plans do not go quite as well as we had hoped. What then? Where is God in that? Join Stasi in this week's podcast as she shares from personal experiences about that very thing. SHOW NOTES: Verses: Luke 17:21 (NIV) —  When Jesus had finished saying all these things, he said to his disciples, “As you know, the Passover is two days away—and the Son of Man will be handed over to be crucif...

Join Stasi in this delightful conversation with singer, songwriter and gifted worship leader Rita Springer. Rita shares pieces of her story, including the powerful moment when she heard God ask her to “sing.” Friends, worshipping Jesus releases both a sweet, alluring fragrance and the power to break strongholds. Listen in and be encouraged by this wise woman. SHOW NOTES: Isaiah 54; specifically ve...

Endings are hard. They mark the close of a season, but they also mark a beginning. In this new podcast, Stasi and Stacey Burton talk together about the significance of endings in our lives, and the importance of grieving so that we can fully step into the new. To be present and merciful to our hearts in the ache of a shift, and not run from it, we can find Christ and rest in his promise that no en...

In this week’s podcast, Stasi shares her thoughts on the importance of nourishing our souls this summer by drinking in God’s presence more deeply. In order to make room for the much-needed refreshment and restoration that we all have, Stasi encourages us to ask God for His unique prescription for us. Where is God inviting you into more beauty? Intimacy? Adventure? What does your heart need? SHOW N...

Author Sara Hagerty joins Stasi on this week's podcast to share what she has learned of the intimate and kind way God becomes our strength in our weakness—in the midst of crisis, heartache, grief, even the mundane. God especially loves to meet us in the hiddenness of our everyday moments, because his best work is within us, in the secret depths of our hearts. To adore Jesus in the midst of the har...

Psalm 73 says that God is the strength of our hearts. But how do we draw from that strength to replenish our tired souls? John Eldredge joins Stasi on her podcast today to share the good news that God's provision for these challenging days is available, and it is absolutely free. John lets us in on what compelled him to write his new book, Resilient: Restoring Your Weary Soul in These Turbulent Ti...

How do we perceive our bodies? Treat them? What do we say when we look in the mirror? The way we feel about our bodies rests deep in our stories. But what does God think about them? Friends, God does not just tolerate our bodies, he delights in them! For many of us, the idea of delighting in our bodies is counter-cultural. This week, Stasi sits down with Stacey Burton to talk about their journey w...

We all have a core need to belong. As infants, we seek this secure belonging through our parents and caregivers, primarily from our mothers, and this attachment frames our sense of belonging throughout our lives. Join Stasi as she shares this hopeful message on what it means to belong to God, who is our El Shaddi—the One who provides all that we need, who cares for us, and who lovingly says to us,...

Join Stasi in this hope-filled conversation with guest Kia Stephens, a writer, podcaster and creator of Entrusted Women a ministry devoted to equipping Christian communicators of color. Kia has a passion for illuminating the Father love of God. The relationship with our earthly father, good or bad, has a huge effect on our hearts, and often healing is needed. Kia shares her story, walking with God...

By remembering what is true, we hold onto the Promise that everlasting joy is our inheritance. As we step into Easter, Stasi reminds us that even in the midst of overwhelming heartbreak, Jesus is victorious, and in that, our hope rests. Friends, sorrow, pain, and loss do not have the final word nor does it define us. We will overcome because Jesus has overcome. SHOW NOTES: Verses: Hebrews 10:23 (N...

Cherie Snyder joins Stasi in this week's podcast for an honest conversation, filled with mercy and kindness, on anxiety. Anxiety is rooted in the debilitating fear that we are unworthy, unloved, and imperfect. Our human condition has made this feel unsafe, and so we often turn to false lovers to be soothed. But take heart: these feelings are not what is wrong with us, but what is right. Jesus has...

To come alongside someone on their journey of suffering is an honor and sacred ground. In today’s podcast, Stasi is joined by her friend Gayleen Gardner who has traveled this road with many. Gayleen shares tangible ideas she has learned through her own battle with cancer as well as holy stories of walking beloveds up to the doorway of Heaven. Gayleen offers ideas of how to love, encourage, and bri...

To know someone deeply is a great honor. Jesus knows us inside and out and wants to be known by us intimately as well. In today’s podcast, Stasi talks about what it means to draw close to Jesus with intention. Friends, Jesus longs for our whole heart, our undivided love, and for our attention to be captured by who he is. We have a choice to make. God is inviting us to enjoy the vast riches of his...

In today’s podcast, Stasi sits down with pastor and author Melanie Boudreau to talk about the unexpected life. Naturally, we pray and work towards the life that we hope for, but how do we respond when God gives us something other than what we planned for? It's hard to surrender our self-life and step out of our comfort zone, but with our identity deeply rooted in Christ, there is no limit to what...

Join Stasi in this delightful conversation with Elizabeth Tabish. Elizabeth is best known for her portrayal of Mary Magdalene in the series The Chosen. She graciously shares her story, some of which helped her to connect with Mary Magdalene, to bring hope to others. Mary Magdalene’s story is our story, as Jesus’ intimate and fierce love helps flush out our humanity, and he kindly comes to change t...

God dreams big, and he invites us to dream big with him—the desires in our hearts unique to each of us have been planted by him. Dreaming with God allows us to access these places in our hearts where desire dwells and to hear his voice. It awakens hope and possibility and allows us to see ourselves as he sees us. After all, nothing is too big for God, including our deepest desires. Show Notes: Boo...

God intimately knows the longings of our hearts and desires for us to know him. In today’s podcast, Stasi talks with Jill Hardin from the Daily Audio Bible. Jill’s journey in following God's invitation to read the Bible daily on her DAB Chronological podcast is one of experiencing immense blessing after she submitted to God’s calling. Friends, God sees the full potential of who we are, and He will...

The Christmas Season is upon us with all of its wonder, its joy, and its pressure. In this podcast, we gather to learn lessons from Scripture, fix our gaze once again on Jesus, and ask Him to interrupt our ordinary with His glorious and make something miraculous. Because He loves to do that very thing. SHOW NOTES SCRIPTURE: Luke 1:30 — But the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary; you have f...

As we enter into the Christmas season, today’s podcast is a special treat.  Stasi invites the Wild at Heart team to share stories and words about what they love about Jesus. Friends, it’s so important to remind each other of the attributes of Jesus.  As we intentionally turn our gaze upon him, we come to know the vast goodness of his heart for us more deeply. As you listen, may your heart be drawn...

Jesus is the God of the Valley, just as much as he is the God of the Mountaintop. In this conversation, Stasi, Michelle Patterson, and Karen Christakis talk about what it has been like for them to meet God in the desert. Friends, all of our tears are treasured by God, and when we turn to him in difficult times it is not only worship, it is a rescue.

Stasi invites Dr. Una, a pediatrician, entrepreneur, podcaster, and amazing woman of God, into the studio to talk about what it looks like to step into our calling from where we are now—not waiting until we feel ready. God simply wants us to be available to him with our “yes,” even when it feels uncomfortable and risky. It’s God’s way of inviting us into a deeper presence with him. Because our liv...

Something is revealed in our story when we feel like we don’t have enough—enough provision, enough safety, enough love. Through verses and stories, Stasi speaks to this question: What does it mean to be satisfied by God and to trust him as our provider for the things that matter most? In Christ, we have enough, and—because Christ dwells in us—we are enough. SHOW NOTES: (Verses) Psalm 131:2 (NIV):...

Jamie Goudie joins Stasi in the studio for a conversation about inviting our beautiful God into the ordinary ins and outs of our days. Beauty matters to God, and as we practice opening our hearts to him amidst the messy and the mundane, we quickly discover that God cares about the details of our humanity and is available to us in every moment of our lives. SHOW NOTES: Scripture: Psalms 27:4 (NIV):...

Living in close communion with Jesus is something we are meant to enjoy every day of our lives. Meeting with Him in the secret place of our heart is one of our deepest joys and an incredible source of strength. Join Stasi today as she talks with Cheryl Wright, a woman known for her intimacy with Jesus. SHOW NOTES: Cheryl Wright’s book: His Warrior Princess: A Girlfriend's Guide to Being Lit from W...

Welcome to the premier episode of Captivated with Stasi Eldredge. Our time together is an invitation to pursue the heart of Jesus and awaken the desire to know him more—because the more we know him, the more we love him. The more we love him, the more he fills us and transforms our lives.