Outside the Pulpit

The Courtroom In My Head: How I Stopped Putting Myself on Trial   Have you ever noticed how quickly uncertainty turns into self-doubt?  Recently, while waiting for our house to sell, I found myself caught in a familiar cycle of frustration, fear, and disappointment. At first, I thought I was struggling with uncertainty. But as I journaled and listened to my thoughts, I discovered something deeper:...

It’s been a few weeks since I’ve recorded—and that was intentional. If you're learning how to live more intentionally and stop reacting in your daily life, this episode will help you begin that process. In this episode, I’m sharing what I’ve been noticing about myself lately… specifically how learning the skill of intentionality has changed the way I show up in my everyday life. From simple s...

🎙️Guided From Within: How the Spirit Leads Your Everyday Life In this episode, we explore what it actually looks like to live guided by the Spirit from the inside out. Not driven by fear. Not bracing for impact. Not constantly evaluating yourself. But learning to recognize the tone, texture, and presence of the Spirit’s guidance in real time. We’ll talk about: the shift from external rules to inne...

The Courage to Be Guided: Learning to Trust Yourself Again Many of us were taught to build our faith around guardrails — rules, boundaries, and constant self‑monitoring. They kept us safe for a season, but they were never meant to be the destination. In this episode, we explore what happens when the Spirit begins inviting us into something deeper: inner guidance, spiritual maturity, and the courag...

Title: How Patterns Form — and Why They Stick Description: In Episode 2, we dig into one of the most important — and often missing — conversations in spiritual formation: Not everything you struggle with is spiritual. Some things are simply human. Before we talk about how God reshapes us, we need to understand how we were shaped in the first place. This episode explores: why patterns form long bef...

Description:   In today’s episode, we talk about one foundational truth: You’re not broken. You’re patterned. And patterns can be reshaped. If you’ve ever wondered why you keep doing things you don’t want to do—or why change feels slow even when your heart is in the right place—this episode will bring clarity and relief. We explore: what a “pattern” really is why repeating old reactions doesn’t me...

The Space Between Who You Were and Who You Are Becoming   Understanding the Letdown After Faithful Obedience Have you ever finished a God‑given assignment and felt… strangely empty? Not burned out. Not ungrateful. Just unsure who you are now that the work is done. In this episode, we explore the often‑overlooked season between completion and becoming — the identity lag that happens after long stre...

This short, gentle episode is an invitation to make space for what hurts.  No fixing. No rushing. No pressure to be okay.  Just presence, permission, and the reminder that you don’t have to walk through this season alone.  If you’re carrying loss — of a person, a relationship, a dream, or a season — this is a quiet place to breathe and be held. loss, grief, faith and grief, Christian encouragement...

This episode is for the in‑between space — the place where your work is finished, but the outcome hasn’t arrived yet. For the one learning to live faithfully without proving. If you’ve ever felt restless, anxious, or unsure after completing what God asked you to do, this conversation will help you understand what’s happening inside your body and spirit. We explore why waiting triggers hypervigilan...

If you’ve been doing everything you know to do and still feel stuck, you’re not alone. Most of us were never taught how to work with our thoughts in a way that actually supports change — especially when we’re already tired. In this episode, I share one gentle shift that can help you move forward without pushing harder or adding pressure to your life. It’s a simple, grace‑filled way to think differ...

If your faith feels strong but your life still feels stuck, you’re not broken. This episode reveals the missing link between believing God and experiencing real transformation—and the simple shift that begins to change everything. You love God. You pray. You worship. You believe.  So why does your life still feel stuck? In this episode of Outside the Pulpit , Lisa Meador brings clarity to a questi...

When faith feels heavy and progress stalls, this one question can flip your perspective and open the door to freedom. • The one question that reframes your entire mindset • Why this shift matters for your spiritual growth • How to apply it today (with practical examples) In this episode, we’re continuing the momentum from last week’s breakthrough conversation. I’m sharing the simple journaling shi...

Have you ever felt stuck, even while praying and believing? In this episode, I share my personal story of moving from hustle to hope—and why faith alone isn’t enough. You’ll learn why believing differently matters, how action bridges the gap, and the simple steps you can take today to stop feeling stuck and start moving toward the life God is calling you to, Willow Women is the place to begin. Plu...

Description: As the holiday season unfolds and the year draws to a close, it’s easy to get caught up in comparison, pressure, and the endless pursuit of “enough.” In this episode of Outside the Pulpit , we revisit one of the most powerful truths: You are already enough. Through scripture, reflection, and a practical journaling exercise, we’ll explore how to challenge the thoughts that whisper othe...

What happens when your carefully laid plans unravel the moment you land? In this episode, we take you inside our first 48 hours in Kisumu, Kenya, where the equator sun stings, the driver is two hours late, and nine oversized suitcases meet a car that looks like it survived demolition derby. From exhaustion and fear to unexpected joy, you’ll hear the tension of leaving friends behind in a rural vil...

Feeling stuck even though you’re full of energy and drive? In this episode of Outside the Pulpit, we explore how to move from scattered activity to holy alignment. Discover the 3 Alignments—God’s Word, God’s Season, and God’s Strength—that transform frustration into forward motion. Tune in and learn how to turn calling into clarity and energy into action. Send us Fan Mail Support the show 🎧 Thank...

🔥 Episode Overview This episode is a call to rise, for the ones who know they’re called, who feel the fire burning within, and who are ready to steward what God has already placed in them. You’ll learn how to break free from limiting thought patterns and step into sacred responsibility. Because the biggest barrier isn’t your past, it’s your pattern. And the battlefield isn’t your calendar, it’s y...

🎧 Episode 12: “What Do You Want from Prayer?” — Uncovering Desire and Expectation 🕊️ Overview In this episode, we explore a profound question the Lord asked: “What do you want—or hope to get—from prayer?” This inquiry opens the door to deeper reflection, revealing how our desires and expectations shape our connection with God. It's not just about seeking answers—it's about seeking trans...

Episode Summary: In this deeply personal and reflective episode, we step into a real-time moment of spiritual introspection. Host Lisa Meador shares how a simple question from the Lord—“Why do you pray?”—sparked a profound journey into the heart of prayer, grace, and authenticity. Through the lens of the 5L’s framework, we explore how fear-based habits can be transformed into grace-filled connecti...

In this heartfelt episode, I share the memory my grandson’s question stirred up: What was a favorite part of our travels in Africa? Out of all the beautiful landscapes, the wildlife, and the incredible adventures, my heart goes back to the children we met. Their laughter, curiosity, and joy left the deepest imprint on my soul. I share what it felt like to connect with them, the simple yet powerful...

🧡 Episode Summary In this deeply personal and spiritually rich episode, Lisa Meador invites listeners into the sacred practice of living present. Not the polished, performative kind—but the raw, honest presence that meets us in our pain. Through scripture, storytelling, and emotional discipleship, she explores how staying present with our discomfort can become the very place where God meets us, h...

🎙️ Episode Title: “Fixing Isn’t the First Step, Feeling Is” Episode Summary In this heartfelt episode, Lisa Meador shares how faith-based mind management became the bridge between spiritual depth and emotional healing. Healing doesn’t start with fixing—it begins with feeling. Through her own journey, Lisa invites listeners to honor the ache, tune into quiet thoughts, and let the grace of Christ me...

📝 Episode Summary: Forgiveness is a release—but it doesn’t always feel like closure. In this gentle pause between emotional surrender and spiritual rebuilding, Lisa invites you to honor the feelings that surface after letting go. This episode explores how thoughts, feelings, and actions shape your inner life—and how spiritual warfare plays out in the mind. You’ll learn why feeling isn’t failure,...

🌿 Episode Summary In this deeply personal and spiritually rich episode, Lisa invites listeners into the quiet, courageous work of forgiveness—not as a feeling, but as an act of the will. Building on recent conversations about releasing the victim mindset, she explores what forgiveness is (and isn’t), how it frees us from rehearsing pain, and why it’s not about the offender’s readiness—it’s about...

🌿 Episode 5: The Framework That Found Me In this deeply personal episode, Lisa shares a tender chapter of her journey—one that began with mental noise and self-judgment, and unfolded into grace, truth, and healing. What started as a search for practical health tools led to something far more transformative: a spiritually grounded framework that gave structure to years of biblical truth. Through f...