The Real Deal

John is a lover of people. A creative who works with film and writing. He is kind and gentle, someone who honors others and pursues God with everything and in everything. Gallagher and I met in Pennsylvania while I attended a summer intensive at Global Awakening in 2019. John produces videos and refers to them as time capsules of experiences and events and sends them into the future for others. He...

This Buddy-Time episode of "the real deal' is chocked full of encouragement, challenge and hope! Gayle and Rachel discussed taking new territory, new beginnings, a spirit of acceleration doing things together, being in the word, the power of testimony and to not despise the day of small beginnings. They delighted in this truth: God uses screw ups. We all have something to share because God is...

Jodi Lucas is a woman who is present, available and relational. She is led by the Holy Spirit and grateful for His presence in her life and has become even more aware of His role in it. She never wants to grieve the Holy Spirit. Jodi has been a friend of mine for years, she is a wife, long term homeschool mom, a woman dedicated to discipleship, she is a lover of the word-Jesus, and she’s incredibl...

I cannot wait to share this episode of “the real deal” podcast because @HardingLis is an articulate, loyal, deep well of knowledge and is a true worshipper who has been THROUGH A GREAT deal in her life and shares a rather long-list of the trials, tough situations and joys that have touched and formed her into who she is today. Oh, how I love her and know you will too.

During this episode you'll be encouraged that God has you and is weaving who He is and who He made you to be throughout your whole life! There isn't a day that was just a "throw away day." It doesn't matter, it's all part of his plan and the trajectory of our lives is for His glory...it's a good deal. Dave mentioned how grateful he is that God is a relentless pursuer of the lost and is a...

This tender, powerful couple is making a big splash in the video world. Filming for them is more about story telling and they do it incredibly well.  Josh and Lisa Flom live a story worth telling. God blesses their love story, marriage, pregnancy and business, Flom Films. May we all live a story worth telling. 

Andrea Hopgood is a spirit-led leader and visionary who follows God wherever He takes her. She doesn’t hide her life’s journey and lives to EXPOSE the goodness of God and share the gospel. She’s covered a great deal of ground and was vulnerable with me. We had a sweet time recording this episode together. I honor my friend @andreahopgood and celebrate her significance and the genius of God in her!...

Ally's gregarious, married, and mother of twins plus one. Ally talks to Rachel about her OCD discovery and how she continues to deal with panic attacks and anxiety while living a full and active life.

Christa went through a nearly twenty year season of “waiting.” She now sees the way God honored a prayer she prayed as a 19 year old college student. We talked about her life and the trajectory she has had since she encountered the God who speaks and Holy Spirit who can be experienced everyday. Her first book “Singled Out in a Couples World” was released October 2021 and will be a help to anyone i...

Rachel talks with Story and Isaac who share their love story and heart for the nations. Meeting at YWAM and now maintaining a long distance relationship from Canada and the US, they have already experienced God's provision and healing in their journey together. Support The Real Deal by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-real-deal Find out more at https://the-real-deal...

Rachel and Gayle return for another episode of Buddy Time, this time answering questions asked by younger women.

Liz Schmidt has overcome many traumatic events that could have derailed her life but in the midst of them all, she found love and joy. Listen in to hear her story.

Allison admitted to me now, through her big smile, that when we first met, she was young, single, in love, often anxious, and a bit stressed-out university graduate student. In this episode of “the real deal" Allison shares about her battle with anxiety and where/when/how it entered her life. Allison is now a graduate, married, employed and is charting new territory in areas of greater libert...

It’s the story of the grand reversal. Have you ever witnessed a life that seems to be going one direction until God flips it over, reverses it and throws a dump truck load of blessing on it? Well, that’s what God’s been up to in Jesse Kulp’s life. You’ll be intrigued as he traces the hand of a good and sovereign God in his life. Jesse is tender in the Spirit. He is a seer who is a warrior in the K...

Buddy Time with Gayle Novak Rachel and Gayle share nuggets of truth from their lives and questions asked by younger women. Titus 2 moments, Part 1. Support The Real Deal by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-real-deal Find out more at https://the-real-deal.pinecast.co

God speaks to us, are you paying attention? Rachel discusses how God speaks to her hoping it will help usher you into a more intimate relationship with Him.

Rachel encourages you that God lavishly loves you! Bask in His love and then go out and love others as He loves you! Enjoy getting whacked by God's love in this episode. The video of this talk is available on Rachel's YouTube channel, https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxfGt0YUpPieMBtW0TNZQZQ Support The Real Deal by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-real-deal Find out...

Laura is a prayer warrior and survivor. She speaks on raising children, surviving cancer, being an isolated extrovert during the pandemic and discovering her giftings throughout her life's journey. Support The Real Deal by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-real-deal Find out more at https://the-real-deal.pinecast.co

Enjoy the spontaneity and humor of Brian Vaughan as he talks about walking in trust with the Lord.

When all is stripped away, is Jesus enough? Stefanie and Rachel talk through life's roles, trials and joys that can distract from one's relationship with and identity in Christ. Support The Real Deal by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-real-deal Find out more at https://the-real-deal.pinecast.co

Rachel speaks with a mentor couple, Ron and Sally. They discuss their marriage, ministry and travels together and how their strengths compliment one another.

Rachel and Lisa talk about the joys and hardships in life and parenting. Here are the links to the music video project they talked about and links to what their children are up to these days. The big video project up north. "Lightout" . Grace Brann @YouTube . Andrew Inouye @Andrew Grace . Michael Inouye @behance . Janelle Flom @Janelle Elise Photography . Josh Flom @Flom Films ....

Rachel and Scott, long-term friends, discuss the blessings of knowing your "Shine" and how it can impact you and others around you. Scott mentions the story of "Johnny Lingo and the Ten Cow Wife." Your identity in Christ is the most important foundation in life. Support The Real Deal by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-real-deal Find out more at...

Elisabeth and Rachel talk through Elisabeth's faith journey. You'll enjoy the two quick songs they spontaneously sing. Support The Real Deal by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-real-deal Find out more at https://the-real-deal.pinecast.co

Rachel and Gayle kick off season four.