Real Talk with Rachael Podcast

This week on Real Talk with Rachael we talk with Alli Worthington about her new book " Standing Strong: A Woman's Guide to Overcoming Adversity and Living with Confidence ". Alli Worthington's goal is to help women live the life they were created to live. She lives outside Nashville with her husband, Mark, their five sons, and the only golden retriever who refuses to retrieve. She's a popular Chri...

In today's Talk Therapy I'm talking about something powerful that is readily available to all of us - God's favor. We might assume that those whom He favors are people who seem to have a perfect life, but favor doesn't equal possessions or accomplishments. "Favor" is best defined as "demonstrated delight." To have the Lord's favor is to be in accord with Him. Proverbs 16:7, " When the  Lord takes...

This week on Real Talk with Rachael, we're talking with Dr. Deb Gorton about her new book " Embracing Uncomfortable: Facing Our Fears While Pursuing Our Purpose ". Dr. Deb Gorton (B.A. Arizona State University; M.A., Ph. D. Fuller Theological Seminary) is the Gary Chapman Chair of Marriage, Family Ministry, and Therapy at Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School. For more than fourteen years...

In today's episode of Talk Therapy I'm talking about leaning on the Holy Spirit as our helper because the peace that comes when we're willing to submit to the Spirit of God far outweighs anything we can make happen in our own strength. If you want to learn more about the Holy Spirit, I encourage you to read The God I Never Knew by Robert Morris and watch his sermon series on the book .  And don't...

This week on Real Talk with Rachael, I'm talking with Wall Street Journal bestselling author, life coach, and counselor Holley Gerth about her new book The Powerful Purpose of Introverts . Her previous books include Strong, Brave, Loved: Empowering Reminders of Who You Really Are , Fiercehearted: Live Fully, Love Bravely , and You're going to Be Okay: Encouraging Truth Your Heart Needs to Hear, Es...

In this special episode of Talk Therapy, I'm talking with author Emily P. Freeman about how we can all use writing as therapy. Whether you're an aspiring writer feeling defeated staring at a blank page or someone who just wishes they would journal more,  Emily offers some practical steps on how to get started. She also explains how boundaries can help increase creativity, clears up some misconcept...

This week on Real Talk with Rachael, we're talking with Jamie Ivey, author of the book " You Be You: Why Satisfaction and Success Are Closer Than You Think " Jamie is a podcaster, writer, and speaker from Austin, Texas. She is the proud mama of four kids and the wife of Aaron, worship pastor of The Austin Stone Community Church. Jamie loves to encourage women to passionately follow Jesus through w...

Did you know that you have the power to control your thoughts? In this episode of Talk Therapy, I'm talking about changing the channel in your mind because our thoughts control our feelings and our feelings control our actions.  2 Corinthians 10:5, "We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to...

Listen on Apple podcasts This week on Real Talk with Rachael, we have a very special guest, my dad Bill Goldner! He and his wife have built and pastored three churches over 35 years. During that time they also founded the New Lifehouse Girls Home and Picture in Scripture Amphitheater . They have also founded Oasis Animal Adventures , which provides special services to special people by interacting...

This week on Talk Therapy we're talking about breaking generational curses. Take some time this week to identify spiritual themes in your family lineage (try using a genogram to aid you) and ask God what curses He wants to break off of you and your family for generations to come. Connect with Rachael on the website , Instagram  and/or  Facebook .

This week on Real Talk with Rachael, we're talking with Sara Hagerty, author of the book " Adore: A Simple Practice for Experiencing God in the Middle Minutes of Your Day ". Sara Hagerty is a lover of God, a wife to Nate, and a mother of seven—four adopted from Africa and three through miracle pregnancies. She's also a bestselling author and speaker. As a lifelong admirer of words, Sara has experi...

On this episode of Talk Therapy, I'm talking about a word that God has been reiterating to me during this challenging season - persist.  The Bible offers a lot of encouragement to those who continue firmly in spite of difficulty, opposition, or failure. 1 Corinthians 15:58 reads, "Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of...

This week on Real Talk with Rachael, we're talking with author Nicole Zasowski about her book " From Lost to Found: Giving Up What You Think You Want for What Will Set You Free ". Nicole Zasowski is a licensed marriage and family therapist, writer, and speaker. As an old soul who wears her heart proudly on her sleeve, Nicole loves using her words to help others find an enduring peace and joy outsi...

The Bible emphasizes the sanctity and beauty of marriage, but every relationship requires commitment and sacrifice. This week on Talk Therapy I'm encouraging you to fight for your marriage. Take time this week to communicate with your spouse about what you need from them during your emotional ups and downs and ask how you can better help them. Gottman Marriage Minute sign up Gottman Marriage Minut...

This week on Real Talk with Rachael, we're talking with Angela Braniff about her new book, " Love Without Borders: How Bold Faith Opens the Door to Embracing the Unexpected ". Angela Braniff is the founder of the popular YouTube channel, This Gathered Nest. She is an adoption advocate, home school mom, content creator, podcast host, and adventure seeker. Angela is married to her high-school sweeth...

A few years ago we were homeschooling and during math my daughter became angry. This particular daughter is an introvert and prefers to communicate through written word and drawing. I asked her to draw a picture to let me know what she was feeling.  This was a tipping point in our relationship, but I also learned a valuable lesson that day: what appears to be the problem is rarely the problem. You...

This week on Real Talk with Rachael we're talking with Dawn Barton, author of Laughing Through the Ugly Cry: …and Finding Unstoppable Joy . A multibillion-dollar direct sales company put Dawn on their Times Square billboard in the summer of 2018. In Dawn's thirty years of sales and marketing, she has been a top producer at every company she's worked for. Most recently, she was the #7 Sales Directo...

This week on Talk Therapy I'm talking about the all-too-familiar trap of comparison. God created us all with a unique purpose, but so often we find ourselves looking around at everyone else and feeling inadequate. Ask yourself today if there's anything you're pursuing that God hasn't called you to.  Hebrews 12:1 ESV, "Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also...

This week on Real Talk with Rachael, we're talking to Paula Faris, author of the new book " Called Out: Why I Traded Two Dream Jobs for a Life of True Calling ". Paula Faris is a senior national correspondent at ABC News and host of the popular podcast Journeys of Faith with Paula Faris, which gives an intimate look at how some of the world's most influential people lean on faith and spirituality...

This week on Real Talk with Rachael, we're talking with Jessica Hottle, the author of the book " Own Your Worth: Learn to Overcome Feeling Less Than and Not Good Enough ". Jessica Hottle's passion for helping others "weigh" less emotionally, physically, and spiritually. She inspires and encourages thousands by sharing her own personal struggles, victories, and journey through life. Jessica is a su...

This week on Real Talk with Rachael we're talking with Donna VanLiere, author of the new book " The Time of Jacob's Trouble ". Donna VanLiere is a New York Times best-selling author of many books, including The Christmas Shoes and The Christmas Blessing , both of which were made into movies starring Rob Lowe, Neil Patrick Harris, and Kimberly Williams-Paisley. Donna is the recipient of a Retailer'...

This Week on Real Talk with Rachael we're talking with Briana Stensrud and Latasha Morrison about their documentary Who Is Welcome Here . Briana Stensrud is a human dignity advocate and the Director of Welcome. Her passion is to equip the Church to engage more consistently and tangibly in holistic human dignity issues. Throughout her work in the pro-life movement, Briana continually faced question...

This week on Real Talk with Rachael, we're talking with Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith about her book " Sacred Rest: Recover Your Life, Renew Your Energy, Restore Your Sanity ". Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith is a busy physician, author, and mom, who understand that life's demands can leave you feeling mentally overwhelmed, emotionally drained, and physically tired. Daily she helps the overstressed deal with...

Something has shifted in my spirit in the last few months and I am calling it "the holy spirit hustle". ⁣That's what we're talking about on today's talk therapy episode. ⁣ I started blogging about six years ago just because I wanted to write what God put on my heart. But somewhere along the way, I lost myself and the reason I started. I started to hustle after the things the experts told me I shou...

This week on Real Talk with Rachael we're talking with Sharon Jaynes about her new book, " The Power of a Woman's Words: How the Words You Speak Shape the Lives of Others ". For ten years Sharon served as Vice President of Proverbs 31 Ministries and co-host for their daily radio feature. She is the author of 24 books with Harvest House, Moody Publishers, Baker Books, Multnomah Publishers, and Thom...