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From Hurt to Whole: How God Wires Us for Healing From Trauma- Part 1 God has wired us for healing, but we have to have the right tools. Today I share some of the things that helped me in my own journey towards physical healing from emotional abuse and childhood trauma. Resources mentioned in today's podcast: Syntonic Light Therapy: https://www.optometrists.org/vision-therapy/neuro-optometry/vision...

Faith and Ego: How Spiritual Narcissism Impacts Church Culture- Part 4 Hardly a week goes by without news of another Mega-Church pastor falling into moral failure. Why? And why does it seem like they all are working from the same playbook? Because they are. I believe narcissism is a spirit, and the enemy has been using it to attack the church for a long time because the devil is a narcissist. Join...

Faith and Ego: How Spiritual Narcissism Impacts Church Culture- Part 3 Hardly a week goes by without news of another Mega-Church pastor falling into moral failure. Why? And why does it seem like they all are working from the same playbook? Because they are. I believe narcissism is a spirit, and the enemy has been using it to attack the church for a long time because the devil is a narcissist. Join...

Faith and Ego: How Spiritual Narcissism Impacts Church Culture- Part 2 Hardly a week goes by without news of another Mega-Church pastor falling into moral failure. Why? And why does it seem like they all are working from the same playbook? Because they are. I believe narcissism is a spirit, and the enemy has been using it to attack the church for a long time because the devil is a narcissist. Join...

Faith and Ego: How Spiritual Narcissism Impacts Church Culture- Part 1 Hardly a week goes by without news of another Mega-Church pastor falling into moral failure. Why? And why does it seem like they all are working from the same playbook? Because they are. I believe narcissism is a spirit, and the enemy has been using it to attack the church for a long time because the devil is a narcissist. Join...

I'm Here, I See You, and I'm Real: How God Speaks to The Broken Hearted   In Today's episode, Rachael has a conversation with Keewani Vallejo-Cook (Kiwi). Kiwi is power and joy rolled into one. Her story is one of extreme poverty and lack of resources, to God miraculously opening doors through Compassion and post-secondary education. Kiwi shares her personal journey of growing up in poverty in the...

ROOTS: Allowing God to Take the Lead Part 2 Do you try to do things on your own terms? Are you trying to make a name for yourself or build your own future? Sometimes, we are going after a good thing, but if we are doing it in the wrong way, our own way, it will eventually crumble. In this two-part series, we are taking a look at the Tower of Babel in Genesis and all the ways God provides ways for...

ROOTS: Allowing God to Take the Lead Part 1 Do you try to do things on your own terms? Are you trying to make a name for yourself or build your own future? Sometimes, we are going after a good thing, but if we are doing it in the wrong way, our own way, it will eventually crumble. In this two-part series, we are taking a look at the Tower of Babel in Genesis and all the ways God provides ways for...

Roots: Obedience is Rarely Comfortable   Today Rachael is sharing an episode about how the desire to be included and accepted calls us to a higher place in our walk with God. Rachael walks us through the ways we can step into the calling God has for us as believers, even when it’s hard. The call to obedience is never easy, but we can do it with God’s help. Episode Resources: To Sponsor a Child thr...

Roots: God's Desire to Use Us to Bless Others   In today's episode, Rachael shares about how we can allow Jesus to heal the broken and hurting spaces in our lives: Jesus can reach into those broken and hurting places to make them new if we let Him. We all have broken and hurting spaces in our lives. Although our tendency is to keep them hidden, He is the God who redeems and restores. Originally pa...

Roots: How God Reaches Down to Rescue Us   As part of our Roots series, Rachael revisits an event in her life that shows the powerful way God chooses us to be His children. We also talk through the idea of surrender and how God’s love allows us to fully hand our lives over to Him. Originally part of the Desires of the Heart Series: The Desire to be Chosen    Episode Resources: To Sponsor a Child t...

462// Roots: Fighting For Our Blessing   What is the difference between shame and guilt? And how do shame and guilt play into the idea of blessing? Join Rachael as she explores these two ideas and explains how we sometimes need to fight for our blessing.    Episode Resources: To Sponsor a Child through Compassion International: Compassion.com/hearingjesus Or Text HEARINGJESUS to 83393 For family d...

Roots: How God Affirms Us as His Children As part of our roots series this month, I am replaying week 2 from the Desires of the Heart Series. This week we talked about the desire to be affirmed. There are ways that God reveals to us how He sees everything we are doing while reminding us that we don’t have to earn God’s love. We already have it.  Episode Resources: To Sponsor a Child through Compas...

Hearing God's Voice in the Stillness   Have you ever had a season of hiddenness? A season where it feels like God has tucked you away somewhere? In this episode, we look at the story of the prophet Elijah and how God works in those hidden seasons of our lives. Episode Resources: To Sponsor a Child through Compassion International: Compassion.com/hearingjesus Or Text HEARINGJESUS to 83393 For famil...

This week, we are taking some time to look at how we can approach the hard moments in our lives through the lens of faith. We all have those "mountains" we keep circling: unresolved hurts, unfinished conversations, untamed emotions. Today, we are talking about some practical tips that will allow us to climb a little higher, finally.   Episode Resources: To Sponsor a Child through Compassion Intern...

In this month's series, ROOTS, Rachael is airing some older episodes that many listeners may have missed. These episodes, although from a couple of years ago, showcase Rachael's heart and motivation for starting the show. Even if you have heard some of these episodes, the messages they contain are sure to bless you as they serve as a reminder of how much God loves you. The enemy's voice of condemn...

457// Uncomfortable Christmas Today I am sharing an episode of the JoyBringer Podcast. I recently had a discussion with my bestie, Season Bowers, about advent and why being UNcomfortable this Christmas might be better than being Comfortable. I loved this conversation, and pray it blesses you. You can hear more from Season at: SeasonBowers.com You can also find her on Instagram and Facebook Episode...

456// Women as Warriors: How God Calls and Equips Women   In this daily devotional Bible Study episode, Rachael spends some time talking with Beth Guckenberger about her book 'Warrior of Eden' and the biblical perspective on women's roles. Beth shares her inspiration for writing the book and her journey of exploring the true biblical idea of women. She discusses the Hebrew word for 'helper' and it...

455// How Jesus Included Women in the Resurrection Story: Devotional, Bible Study, Matthew 28 In this daily devotional Bible Study episode, Rachael concludes the Matthew series by discussing Matthew 28, the final chapter in the book. In this episode, we discover how Jesus included Jesus in the story of His resurrection, giving value to their voice. We also look at the Great Commission and talk thr...

454// The Darkness that Fell When Jesus Was on the Cross: Bible Study of Matthew 27 In this daily devotional Bible Study episode, Rachael concludes Matthew 27, focusing on the crucifixion of Jesus. She highlights the darkness that fell upon the land, Jesus quoting Psalm 22, the tearing of the temple veil, and the significance of Joseph of Arimathea's actions. Rachael also discusses the burial of J...

  453// Understanding the Love Jesus Displayed in Matthew 27 In this daily devotional Bible Study episode, Rachael focuses on the events leading up to Jesus' crucifixion. While this portion of Scripture is difficult to read, it’s important to remember that Jesus laid down His life for us, intentionally. Every step of the way, we see the love of Jesus as He takes on the punishment that we deserved....

452// How Jesus Handled the Night Before His Arrest in Matthew 26 In this daily devotional Bible Study episode, Rachael focuses on the events leading up to Jesus' arrest, including his prayer in Gethsemane, the betrayal by Judas, and the false testimony and trial. Rachael also highlights Peter's denial of Jesus and provides reflection and context on the significance of these events and their impac...

451// How Much is Jesus Worth? Devotion and Betrayal in Matthew 26 In this episode, Rachael explores Matthew chapter 26, focusing on the events leading up to Jesus' crucifixion. She highlights the contrasting evaluations of Jesus' worth, from complete devotion to betrayal. Rachael also discusses the plot to arrest Jesus, his time in Bethany, and Mary's anointing of Jesus. She explains the signific...

450// Prepared Hearts: How Jesus Calls Us to Care for Others in Matthew 25 In this episode, Rachael explores the parable of separating the sheep and the goats, emphasizing the importance of being prepared. Rachael explains the symbolism of sheep and goats in Jewish culture and highlights the value placed on sheep. She discusses the significance of caring for others and the eternal consequences of...

449// Ready and Waiting: Jesus' Call to Spiritual Readiness in Matthew 25 In this episode, Rachael explores two parables in Matthew 25: the Parable of the Ten Virgins and the Parable of the Talents. These parables emphasize the importance of being prepared and faithful while waiting for the return of Jesus. Rachael highlights the cultural context of the parables and their significance in the kingd...