Rise & Shine with Celeste

In Episode 29: Simple Vision, host Celeste Sowder delves into the profound simplicity of aligning our lives with God’s plan. Sharing her personal journey from a late-blooming faith to experiencing transformative miracles, Celeste explores how shifting our perspective on time and embracing simplicity can bring about abundant blessings and true fulfillment. Celeste recounts her life-changing realiza...

🎙️ Day 28: Executive Functioning with Celeste Sowder 🎙️ Dive into the transformative journey of understanding executive functioning with Celeste Sowder, as she unravels her personal experiences and revelations after a late ADHD diagnosis. In this episode, Celeste explores the often-misunderstood world of neurodiversity, sharing her struggles and breakthroughs with executive dysfunction. Through he...

Join host Celeste Sowder in this deeply personal and inspiring episode of The Soul Sister Project. In "Day 27: Manasseh," Celeste opens her heart, sharing her struggles and triumphs as she navigates the challenges of consistency, perseverance, and faith in her daily devotionals. Drawing from the story of Joseph and the significance of his son Manasseh's name, she explores the themes of redemption,...

In this heartfelt and authentic episode of "Day 26: Invaluable Opportunities," host Celeste Sowder returns after a brief hiatus, sharing her personal struggles and profound insights on resilience and faith. Celeste opens up about her journey of healing, the challenges she faces in being vulnerable, and the invaluable opportunities found in adversity. Drawing from James 1:2-4, she explores the conc...

On "Day 24: Practice. Practice. Practice.", Celeste brings her unique perspective and personal experiences to the forefront, demonstrating how dedication and perseverance can transform our lives. Celeste, a devoted farmer's wife with deep roots in West Texas, shares her journey of faith, resilience, and the beauty of embracing change. She reveals how her lifestyle, steeped in tradition and consist...

In this heartfelt episode of our 100 Days of Believing Bigger journey, host Celeste Sowder delves into the challenging topic of "Unmet Expectations." Join Celeste as she shares her personal struggles and revelations, exploring the depths of human experience when our hopes and realities clash. With warmth and vulnerability, Celeste opens up about her own battles with intrusive thoughts, the pain of...

Join host Celeste Sowder in Immersed Day 20: Fame as she dives into the complex and often misunderstood concept of fame. In this episode, Celeste candidly shares her personal experiences and insights on how fame intersects with faith, mental health, and authenticity. Drawing from her own journey of self-discovery and spiritual growth, Celeste offers a unique perspective on the challenges and rewar...

Join Celeste Sowder in this heartfelt and inspiring episode of "Immersed." On Day 19, Celeste dives deep into the concept of laying everything at the feet of Jesus, sharing personal stories and profound insights that will touch your soul. Through her own experiences of spiritual growth and navigating viral moments, Celeste opens up about the transformative power of surrender and the beauty of God'...

In today's compelling episode, Celeste Sowder dives into the profound truth that God sees you in every moment and every struggle. Join Celeste as she explores the cultural and historical context of the women in the Bible, shedding light on the depth of Jesus' interactions with them. Drawing from her own experiences and insights, Celeste shares the powerful message of being deeply seen and understo...

Join Celeste Sowder for a heartfelt exploration in Day 17: "What a Friend We Have in Jesus." In this episode, Celeste shares a personal and transformative journey of discovering the profound friendship we can have with Jesus. Through engaging storytelling and relatable insights, she reveals how Jesus exemplifies the ultimate friend—one who listens, guides, and loves unconditionally. Drawing from h...

Join Celeste Sowder as she dives into the profound and often challenging topic of human perfection. Celeste, an experienced and compassionate guide, shares her personal insights and revelations on what it truly means to be a perfect human in an imperfect world. Through heartfelt stories and spiritual reflections, she explores the journey of balancing emotions, logic, and faith. Celeste opens up ab...

Immersed Day 14: Headfirst in a Ditch with Celeste Sowder Ever feel like you're stuck, struggling to connect with God? In this refreshingly honest episode of Immersed, Celeste Sowder opens up about hitting a wall in her own spiritual journey, feeling "headfirst in a ditch." But rather than despair, Celeste shares how this experience led to a powerful revelation about God's playful, compassionate n...

Craving deeper connection in your life? Join Celeste Sowder in this heartfelt episode of Immersed as she explores the beauty of "delightful connections," both with God and with others. Celeste candidly shares her own journey of learning to love and connect, highlighting the transformative power of God's grace in overcoming past hurts and insecurities. She dives deep into the concept of accompanime...

Do you ever feel like you've forgotten how to play? Join Celeste Sowder in this powerful episode of Immersed as she dives deep into the concept of playful creation, exploring how we, as image-bearers of God, are innately wired to create.   Drawing from her own personal journey of healing and rediscovering joy, Celeste challenges the lie that creativity is limited to certain talents or hobbies. She...

Day 11: Joy and Laughter with Celeste Sowder Is "I don't play" a lie you've been telling yourself? Join Celeste Sowder on this deeply personal episode of Immersed as she unpacks a profound revelation about joy, laughter, and the surprising spectrum of playfulness in a woman's life. Through vulnerable storytelling and insightful biblical connections, Celeste dismantles the misconception that play i...

Immersed Day 10: The Face of God with Celeste Sowder Have you ever looked into someone's eyes and glimpsed the divine? Join Celeste Sowder on Immersed Day 10 as she explores the profound concept of seeing the face of God in every individual. Inspired by powerful insights from the book "How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply and Being Deeply Seen," by David Brooks, Celeste delves int...

In this captivating episode titled *Day 9: Herzenbildung*, host Celeste Sowder takes listeners on a journey of emotional and spiritual growth. Drawing from her personal experiences and faith, she explores the German concept of *Herzenbildung*, which encapsulates the idea of cultivating a compassionate, kind, and empathetic heart. Celeste opens up about the challenges of going live, navigating fear...

Day 8: Sifting Through the Flour with Celeste Sowder Feeling weighed down by life's burdens? Join Celeste Sowder in this powerful episode of Immersed as she explores the beautiful analogy of "sifting flour" and its profound implications for our spiritual lives. Inspired by a vision and guided by Psalm 139, Celeste delves into the process of allowing God to examine our hearts, removing the "lumps"...

Join host Celeste Sowder on a transformative journey as she unpacks the intricate parallels between technology and spirituality in "Day 6: Fiber Optics and Faith." Drawing from her own profound experiences and reflections, Celeste delves into the profound wisdom found in the pages of Jeremiah 29:11, exploring themes of surrender, healing, and the head-to-heart journey. In this captivating episode,...

Join Celeste Sowder for an insightful and transformative episode of "Immerse," where she delves into the profound realization that God is not against us. Drawing from her personal journey and struggles with self-doubt and spiritual surrender, Celeste shares her morning reflections and the significance of surrender in strengthening our faith. In today's episode, "God is Not Against Us," she navigat...

Join Celeste Sowder for a profound exploration of faith and personal growth in the latest episode of "Immersed," titled "Day 4: God is not distant." Celeste's relatable and heartfelt approach draws listeners into a candid discussion on the misconception of God's remoteness and the transformative journey from head to heart. Drawing from personal struggles and divine encounters, Celeste provides a r...

Join Celeste Sowder on a profound journey in this episode of "Immersed," titled "Day 3: God Does Not Reject Us." Celeste, with her warm and engaging style, explores the deeply personal and universally relatable theme of rejection and acceptance by God. Despite challenges and doubts, she shares her own transformative experiences and realizations that have reshaped her understanding of God's unwaver...

Join Celeste Sowder in this raw and riveting episode of "Immersed" as she tackles the profound topic of God's intimate engagement in our lives, challenging the notion that God is indifferent. Celeste dives deep into her personal experiences of discomfort, vulnerability, and obedience—sharing her journey through moments of uncertainty and resistance that many of us face in our spiritual paths. With...

Immersed Day 1: God Does Not Shame Join host Celeste Sowder in the groundbreaking first episode of "Immersed," a transformative podcast series where spirituality meets raw human experiences. In this inaugural episode titled "God Does Not Shame," Celeste embarks on a daring spiritual journey—writing and exploring a 10-week devotional live, with her audience as her fellow travelers. This episode pro...

Day 100: Step In - Believe Bigger with Celeste Sowder Woohoo! We've reached 100 days of believing bigger! Join Celeste Sowder in this celebratory episode as she reflects on the incredible journey and the transformative power of stepping into your God-given purpose. It's been a rollercoaster of emotions, challenges, and triumphs, but through it all, one thing remains clear: God is faithful and His...