The Love Offering

Celebration isn’t just reserved for the holidays and big milestone moments of our lives. We can chose to celebrate each moment and view every moment as holy. Leslie Thompson wanted an everywhere, anytime kind of prayer life. But how does a young mom and entrepreneur add one more thing to days filled with diapers, laundry, client meetings and dinner prep? Leslie needed a little boost – and she found it in a book of prayers which paired perfectly with the ordinary moments of her life. Today Leslie is a spokesperson for the Every Moment Holy brand. She’s on the show sharing how the prayers in this book have blessed her and how she believes they can do the same for you. Tune in to discover the sacredness of your everyday life. That’s something to celebrate! Connect with Leslie:https://www.everymomentholy.comhttps://www.leslieethompson.comSupport the Show: https://rachaelkadams.com/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Our relationships have a profound impact. We need each other, yet so many of us are lonely. But friend, you are never truly alone. The Lord is ever-present and the best companion of all. And He has given us people to live life with, however sometimes these relationships can be difficult to navigate. Michele Howe is on the show today helping us to make thoughtful, prayerful choices about the friendships we develop and nurture through life. Join us today as we explore various facets of our relationships and how to cultivate community.Connect with Michele:www.michelehowe.wordpress.comSupport the Show: https://rachaelkadams.com/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

There is something special about music. It has a unique way of staying with us and speaking straight to our souls. Have you ever heard a song on the radio or at church play that was exactly what you needed to hear? I certainly have. I've even noticed whatever I've been listening to the previous day is what I wake up singing the next morning or humming throughout the day. Before I know it, the people around me start humming and singing along too. A simple song can have powerful effects.Hannah Anderson is on the show today sharing about her book Heaven and Nature Sing. Join us to experience the goodness of our Creator King and learn how the whole earth sings his praise. Find your soul renewed and your heart restored, and discover once again why heaven and nature sing. Connect with Hannah:www.sometimesalight.comSupport the Show: https://rachaelkadams.com/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Do you believe your work is eternally significant? Perhaps you feel as if the work you do carries less eternal impact than the work of a pastor or missionary. But that’s not how God sees it. Whatever it looks like day to day, your work is ministry and central to God’s plans to restore fallen creation. As the days of creation reveal, God is quite familiar with work himself. He created humans with unique giftings and interests, specifically so we can pursue his redemptive work in partnership with him. Jordan Raynor joins us to talk about his devotional The Word Before Work to help you see how your work connects to God’s work in the world. In today’s episode we chat about:•what work means in light of the biblical narrative•why our work matters• five ways these truths inform how we should work todayWhether you’re an entrepreneur, barista, stay-at-home parent, CEO, or coach, God created you for work, it matters, and it holds significance both now and for eternity.Connect with Jordan:https://www.jordanraynor.comhttps://instagram.com/jordanraynorSupport the Show: https://rachaelkadams.com/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

What if your greatest heartbreak catapults you to your greatest growth? Jodi Rosser is no stranger to grief. She lost her best friend to pancreatic cancer, suffered a miscarriage, and endured a heartbreaking divorce. None of her stories got tied up with a red bow, yet God was faithful to bring purpose to her pain. She's on the show today offering hope to anyone with a hurting heart and encouraging us to discover spiritual depth as God redeems your pain.To the woman whose heart has been shattered into a million pieces, to the hurting heart whose whole world was changed in an instant, to the grieving soul who struggles to get out of bed—you are understood. You are seen. And this episode is for you. Connect with Jodi:www.jodirosser.comSupport the Show: https://rachaelkadams.com/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Are you feeling adrift as you face transitions in the new year or in a new season of life? It’s time to start dreaming again. Shayne Moore and Carolyn Castleberry Hux are on the show today offering us the building blocks for getting unstuck and finding renewed joy and purpose. They know from experience what it means and how difficult it can be to navigate this territory. In their book Women at Halftime, Shayne and Carolyn ask key questions like:Whose voice in your head still silences your voice and your dreams―and what can you do about it?How can you evaluate the activities, people, and places in which you invest your time?Where do you need to embrace freedom from limiting beliefs, fears, perfectionism, or other obstacles holding you back?Know you are not alone. Transformative growth takes time, but the end result is worth it. Take heart, your best years are not behind you. The best is yet to come! Connect with Carolyn and Shayne:https://www.carolyncastleberry.comhttps://shaynemoore.comhttps://halftimeinstitute.orghttps://redbudwritersguild.comSupport the Show: https://rachaelkadams.com/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

My dogs and I take a walk most days. On one particular walk, I happened upon a close friend, named Trudy Lonesky. I invited her to join me for a writers conference and now three years later, Trudy has published two devotionals: Reclaim Her Heart and Confidently Crowned. Trudy is on the show sharing her perspective on our encounter as well as her heart for teen girls and their moms. While I know God can use many people and resources to lead us and encourage us, it does make me smile to think I might have played a small part in her story. Who will you encounter as you walk along during your day? You never know how a little walk can go a long way for the people who cross your path. Connect with Trudy:https://www.trudylonesky.comhttps://instagram.com/trudy_loneskySupport the Show: https://rachaelkadams.com/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Does your relationship with food come as a constant source of regret, frustration, and shame? Or does it feel like a God-given blessing? Do you bounce between the two sometimes, in a love/hate relationship with food?Whether it’s a warm croissant, a bright bowl of fruit, a piece of cake, or a steaming cup of coffee put in front of her, author and Bible teacher Erin Davis has experienced all sorts of complicated responses to food, too. She's discovered that God’s Word celebrates food as a gift while simultaneously inviting us to surrender every area of our lives— including what we put on our plates. Rather than the yo-yo of loving food versus hating it, Erin invites you to accept Scripture’s invitation into a different, nourishing, and refreshing rhythm.In today’s episode,you’ll learn just how satisfying it is to join in the biblical rhythms of fasting and feasting. Join us as we chat about how a little meal goes a long way.Connect with Erin:http://www.erindavis.orgSupport the Show: https://rachaelkadams.com/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Your Past Doesn’t Define You. Your Present Doesn’t Define You. But Who You Choose to Trust Does Define Your Future.We have all experienced a “meanwhile” in life when God is strategically laboring behind the scenes to work all things together for His good and for His glory. Sometimes a “meanwhile” can be an interminable and challenging “mean while.” Such is the story of Joseph – and it might be your life story as well!Joseph was a victim: of circumstances, of family dysfunction, of slavery, of unfair accusations, and of sexual harassment. However, none of those undeserved conditions impacted the ability of Joseph to walk in his destiny.Join Carol McLeod and I as she shares how you are the “Joseph” of your own story. There are relationships, abuse, and rejection that work against you but will never determine your God-ordained destiny. No matter what you are going through and regardless of how Satan has attacked your family, your productivity, or your freedom, you can trust that God is at work behind the scenes of your life. What the enemy meant for evil, your God will certainly use for good!Connect with Carol: https://www.carolmcleodministries.comSupport the Show: https://rachaelkadams.com/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Have you ever wondered where God is when life is hard, joy is gone, and you have more tears than tissues? Does it feel like your circumstances are more than you can handle? YOU’RE NOT ALONE! What if in your darkest moments you could: • Embrace a clear sense of purpose• Stay grounded in God’s Word• Serve others with gratitude• Choose forgiveness—again and again• Discover the freedom of giving up control In today’s episode, Nicole Jacobsmeyer shares how she grew from defeated and ill-prepared for relentless trials, to living as a joy-filled reflection of God’s faithfulness. Tune in to realize how a little belief goes a long way and find joy again even where you least expect it.Connect with Nicole:@nicole.jacobsmeyernicolejacobsmeyer.comSupport the Show: https://rachaelkadams.com/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.