Rachel L Gardner

Spiritual Musings of a Popcorn Brain

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These are thoughts that have been percolating in my ADD-popcorn brain. I share because I am compelled. Hopefully you will be encouraged. I may also share what I think I’ve figured out in life in the hopes of saving you the struggle. I share different things in different “seasons.”Season 1 are different thoughts I wanted to share that I think are important and interesting. Season 2 is my very personal story. Season 3 has Thank You’s. Season 4 is about Israel. Season 5 will begin “God Stories”For more about me and my Social Media, visit:https://jonrachel.com/

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Rachel L Gardner

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S5:E4 Anna Lee’s Story: God's Special Blessings and Attention to Small Details 15.01.2024 4:23

Here is a story from a beautiful and godly woman. I hope you are encouraged. If you have any questions for her, message me and leave a way to contact you.

S5:E3 My Story from Middle School: Praying for Something that Seemed Beneath the Notice of God 10.01.2024 3:57

I realized God will answer prayers that are solely for my enjoyment. Also, check out my newest podcast (Scripture for Life: Daily Bible Reading) is https://anchor.fm/rachelg

S5:E2 Jonathan Gardner’s Story: God Answers Prayers and May Even Alter Weather Patterns 14.12.2023 6:23

This God Story is from my husband, Jonathan Gardner. He shares one of many stories of God working directly in his life. We hope you are encouraged. If you have any questions for him, you can email Jonathan at Jonathan. Gardner@yahoo.com. Also, check out my newest podcast (Scripture for Life: Daily Bible Reading) is https://anchor.fm/rachelg

S5:E1 Jason Duke’s Story: His Daughter Blessing and Her Struggle to Survive the NICU 07.12.2023 8:32

My first God Story is from my campus pastor, Jason Duke. He shares one of many stories of God working directly in his life. We hope you are encouraged. If you have any questions for him, you can email Jason at jduke@thebranch.org Also, check out my newest podcast (Scripture for Life: Daily Bible Reading) is https://anchor.fm/rachelg

S4:E3 Thoughts on the Rapture and The Ezekiel 38 War 29.11.2023 12:35

These are insights that I believe God showed me. These are my opinions only. Scholars with much more Bible knowledge than myself debate these ideas. This is only my personal understanding and an attempt to share it. Please take it for what it is worth (an opinion only, not divine revelation). For your reference, please read Ezekiel 38, Daniel 9 and Revelation 6 and prayerfully ask God to give you...

S4:E2 Promised Messiah: A Huge Reason for Why Israel is a Blessing to the World 14.11.2023 6:51

Why is Israel important? Let us count the ways… (Messiah = Christ = Savior) Also, check out my newest podcast (Scripture for Life: Daily Bible Reading) is https://anchor.fm/rachelg

S4:E1 God’s Promises: Blessings and Curses 01.11.2023 14:17

Why is Israel important? We will look through several passages of scripture briefly to barely scratch the surface of this idea. We will be in Genesis 12, 17, 28, Deuteronomy 30, & Numbers 24 Also, check out my newest podcast (Scripture for Life: Daily Bible Reading) is https://anchor.fm/rachelg

S3:E4 Thank you, Pastors 25.10.2023 8:51

To all of the pastors who have shepherded me, taught me Scripture, and helped me to grow in my Faith…from college until now. Also, check out my newest podcast (Scripture for Life: Daily Bible Reading) is https://anchor.fm/rachelg

S3:E3 Thank you, Youth Leaders 17.10.2023 6:02

Thank you for planting seeds and helping to lay a firm foundation for my faith. Also, check out my newest podcast (Scripture for Life: Daily Bible Reading) is https://anchor.fm/rachelg

S3:E2 Thank You, Amir (Tsarfati) 11.10.2023 3:30

Shout out to Amir Tsarfati. This is the link promised you in the episode: https://mailchi.mp/beholdisrael/how-you-can-support-israel Also, check out my newest podcast (Scripture for Life: Daily Bible Reading) is https://anchor.fm/rachelg

S3:E1 Thank you, Momma 04.10.2023 3:43

A shout out to the woman who is largely responsible for helping me to become who I am. Also, check out my newest podcast (Scripture for Life: Daily Bible Reading) is https://anchor.fm/rachelg

S2:E15 A New Blessing: God's Newest Addition to Our Family 05.09.2023 4:06

How to afford the potential expansion of our family… Also, check out my newest podcast (Scripture for Life: Daily Bible Reading) is https://anchor.fm/rachelg

S2:E14 Out of the Frying Pan? Did I Make a Mistake Getting Re-married? 27.08.2023 8:13

Did I go from the frying pan into the fire with Jonathan? Also, check out my newest podcast (Scripture for Life: Daily Bible Reading) is https://anchor.fm/rachelg

S2:E13 Moving Forward: How to Keep Moving Forward During a Divorce 19.08.2023 10:50

How I continued after my world crumbled… Also, check out my newest podcast (Scripture for Life: Daily Bible Reading) is https://anchor.fm/rachelg

S2:E12 Beginning to Crumble: Signs Leading Up to the End of My Marriage 02.08.2023 12:22

My world was about to crumble… Also, check out my newest podcast (Scripture for Life: Daily Bible Reading) is https://anchor.fm/rachelg

S2:E11 Let Go and Let God?!?: Coming to Grips with How I was Trying to Control the Situation 27.07.2023 5:37

What does that even mean? God showed me… Also, check out my newest podcast (Scripture for Life: Daily Bible Reading) is https://anchor.fm/rachelg

S2:E10 Trials in the NICU: Peace and Joy through Hardship in each Hurdle of the NICU 21.07.2023 12:17

What I experienced with twins born at 24 weeks… Also, check out my newest podcast (Scripture for Life: Daily Bible Reading) is https://anchor.fm/rachelg

S2:E9 First Christmas: My First Christmas with My Twin Daughters in the NICU 17.07.2023 9:11

First Christmas with children…in the NICU…. (For video of my story, with more details, go to my YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@Rache11i?si=NJqp-qKVFIOKK1zK ) Also, check out my newest podcast (Scripture for Life: Daily Bible Reading) is https://anchor.fm/rachelg

S2:E8 Starting a Family? From Our Plan During Engagement to What Now? 16.07.2023 8:38

The plan for children and how it unfolds… Also, check out my newest podcast (Scripture for Life: Daily Bible Reading) is https://anchor.fm/rachelg

S2:7 God Always Provides a Way Out: Finding Myself in the Middle of Temptation and Needing to Make a Choice 29.06.2023 7:35

When I was being tempted to do what is wrong, God provided a way out. Did I take it? Also, check out my newest podcast (Scripture for Life: Daily Bible Reading) is https://anchor.fm/rachelg

S2:E6 After the Breakup: What Should I Have Done? 20.06.2023 7:37

What thoughts did I have after my breakup about my life? What did I do? What should I have done? Also, check out my newest podcast (Scripture for Life: Daily Bible Reading) is https://anchor.fm/rachelg

S2:E5 Young Adulthood Part 2: Beginning to Learn How to Handle Relationships 11.06.2023 8:59

God taught me how to pray during a difficult time in my life. He also more recently helped me understand truth about prayer. (For video of my story, with more details, go to my YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@Rache11i?si=NJqp-qKVFIOKK1zK ) Also, check out my newest podcast (Scripture for Life: Daily Bible Reading) is https://anchor.fm/rachelg

S2:E4 Young Adulthood Part 1: God Talking into My Struggle with Self-Esteem 19.05.2023 10:02

God spoke to the heart of me in a unique way and began the process of helping me to have Self Esteem. As mentioned at the end of my story, here are some links for anyone I interested: https://jackhibbs.com/know-god/ And: https://harvest.org/know-god/ Also, check out my newest podcast (Scripture for Life: Daily Bible Reading) is https://anchor.fm/rachelg

S2:E3 Guardian Angels: Examples from My Life and Why I Believe They are Real 09.05.2023 14:04

Why and what I believe about Guardian Angels, including warnings…and two stories of them from my life. Also, check out my newest podcast (Scripture for Life: Daily Bible Reading) is https://anchor.fm/rachelg

S2:E2 Early High School: Learning to Own My Faith and Understanding My Salvation 28.04.2023 6:59

Learned a truth that changed my life and set me free… Also, check out my newest podcast (Scripture for Life: Daily Bible Reading) is https://anchor.fm/rachelg