The Love Offering

Can giving up what you think you want actually set you free? From Lost to Found (W Publishing, Thomas Nelson) author Nicole Zasowski is on the show today sharing about how through a great season of transition, loss, and pain, she discovered that only empty hands are truly open to receiving transformative grace, and that the beauty of being lost lies in the joy of being found.We chat about:▫️Her cross-country move▫️Her multiple miscarriages▫️The dangers of being comfortable. ▫️Learning to let go▫️Holding on to hope▫️Living a life of influenceSupport the Show: https://rachaelkadams.com/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Most of us are familiar with the struggle of wanting something to happen while waiting for God’s plan to unfold. This gap between what is and what will be is the focus of Jazmin Frank’s Bible study, “In the Waiting.” In this episode, Jazmin explores how we can be active in the present as we hope for the future by examining the examples of beloved Biblical characters. Through their lives, we are reminded of God’s providence and challenged to trust Him no matter the timetable or answer He gives. We hope through this episode you understand it is ok to want, but ultimately that you want God most of all.Topics of conversation:▫️How waiting is a good thing▫️The source of our wait▫️Trusting God with the details▫️Working while we wait▫️Remembering God is with us▫️Remaining faithful while we wait▫️When waiting is not our fault▫️How waiting can be a time of preparation▫️Keeping a pleasing attitude▫️Praying while we wait ▫️How Jesus waited▫️How we can love others in their seasons of waitingSupport the Show: https://rachaelkadams.com/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Right in time for the holidays, I have two of the five Gingham Apron ladies on the show sharing about their book the Gathering Table. Join us as we chat about growing strong relationships through food, faith, and hospitality. Topics of conversation:▫️Showing hospitality even when it's difficult▫️The importance of training children in hospitality▫️Joyfully working together to accomplish a goal▫️Simple ways to show hospitality▫️How we nourish both body and soul in a weary season ▫️Commemorating the faithfulness of God▫️Finding identity first in Christ▫️How offering hospitality can be our love offeringWhat does hospitality look like for you in this season? We pray after tuning in you realize love should be the heartbeat of every gathering. 🤍Support the Show: https://rachaelkadams.com/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Human trafficking can feel far away, but it is very much a reality for so many. In fact, according to the International Labor Organization, there are 40.3 million victims of human trafficking globally, with thousands in the United States alone. My guest today knows this reality all too well. Holly Christine Hayes was rescued out of a life of trauma nearly 20 years ago and knows the path to recovery can be long and rocky. She is now the Founder + CEO of Sanctuary Project, a survivor-run nonprofit social enterprise employing and empowering women who’ve survived lives of trafficking, violence and addiction in Austin, TX. Her vision and leadership create a safe space for other survivors to grow in practical skills, unleash their creativity, embrace their femininity, and heal their hearts – all in community with other survivors. Join us today for a conversation about God’s redemptive story and how God can use your pain to help others through theirs.Support the Show: https://rachaelkadams.com/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Jamie Grace was diagnosed with anxiety at 11 years old, as well as Tourette Syndrome, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. In her new book, Finding Quiet: My Journey to Peace in an Anxious World (Bethany House, October 13, 2020) the Grammy-nominated recording artist opens up about her lifelong struggles with mental illness, and her dependence on Christ to help her discover moments of silence in an otherwise noisy world. Over the years Jamie has turned to medication, counseling and prayer, and found that through a combination of purposeful habits and her faith in Jesus, she is able to manage her thoughts and find rest and quiet in order to hear the Lord’s voice louder than others.In today’s episode we discuss:● Living with mental illness – where is God in this diagnosis?● How to find quiet even when it’s noisy● God is always speaking, it’s up to us to be “quiet” enough to hear/listen● How being thrust into fame at a young age complicated her mental health diagnosis● Navigating friendships/relationships and the role of boundaries in mental health● What do we do when we can’t pray away a diagnosis? Where and how does faith come into play?● Asking for help – why is this so hard, and how can we overcome the stigma?Join us for a conversation about practical life lessons that will help you learn to let go, release from comparison, navigate relationships, find purpose, and peace in an anxious world.Support the Show: https://rachaelkadams.com/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Are you happy? Katie Orr is in the show today sharing Secrets Of The Happy Soul. Join us to discover the deep delight your soul was made for. In this episode we discuss:How some people always seem to be happyContrasting happiness and joyHow a happy soul is already within usExperiencing daily delights found in God’s presenceHow to draw closer to God Happiness in the midst of stormsOur purpose and staying rootedConfidence in God's will Surrender Seeking God in everyday momentsSupport the Show: https://rachaelkadams.com/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

How do we find hope when we don’t like our story? Heather Dixon from The Rescued Letters is on the show today sharing about her incurable and terminal genetic disorder she inherited from her mother. Because of her diagnosis she is living more determined than ever before to live like Jesus in every moment and discovering hope despite the story she’s been given. In this episode we discuss:How we flourish as we live our hard stories. Trading heartache for hopeRelying on God’s movement in the details of our story, even when it can’t be seenGaining confidence to act in the part of our stories that we can change while watching expectantly for God to redeem the parts we can’tThis conversation wrecked me in all the best ways. Such a perspective shift. Tune in to be encouraged and equipped to trust in God, face your greatest fears, and live with hope, especially amid difficult circumstances.Support 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 thought that there is no way God could ever use you? If so, you are not alone. Wendy Pope is on the show today sharing how we are all qualified to be a part of God’s plan. In this episode we chat about:How God uses our weaknesses Why our potential seems hidden Overcoming failure Embracing what we are tempted to get rid ofDeveloping confidenceFriend, you are a worthwhile possibility regardless of your failures, flaws, and frailties. We pray as you tune in this week you discover your own hidden potential.Support the Show: https://rachaelkadams.com/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

What dream has God given you and what is holding you back from realizing it? Fit In Faith podcast host, Tamra Andress is on the show today propelling us to make our own unique impact. We chat about her story of entrepreneurship and her epiphany moment to make a change to stop pursuing the American Dream and pursue what the Lord had for her instead. Join us to discover how to be ready to answer the call fully well and truly whole so others may encounter Him through you! It’s time to activate that dream and make the kingdom impact you were created for! In this episode we chat about:Clarifying our dreamsObedience and submission Combating excuses and fear The disservice of not doing and the ripple effect of doing Overcoming self-doubtSimplifying purpose and calling Understanding your whySupport the Show: https://rachaelkadams.com/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Today is not an easy conversation, but a necessary one. October is Domestic Violence Awareness month. In the United States, one out of four women will experience severe intimate partner physical violence in their lifetime and nearly one in ten women in the United States will be raped by an intimate partner during her lifetime.Sue Parisher is on the show today courageously sharing her story of domestic abuse to create awareness as well as provide resources for those who might be in abusive situations currently or still trying to heal from one in the past. Join us as we discuss:Overcoming self-doubt and fearTransforming from domestic violence victim to survivorIdentifying and defeating the abuser’s liesThe role of God’s Word in her healingEstablishing boundariesHolding onto hopeHow can we best love domestic violence victimsSupport the Show: https://rachaelkadams.com/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.