The Love Offering

“I am not enough.”Embrace the power of these four words that can free you from a lifestyle of striving.There are many areas in life where we strive to be enough: jobs, relationships, personal disciplines―the list goes on. In a culture that celebrates and encourages a work-to-earn mentality, it is no surprise that this same, formulaic pattern has bled into our faith. It is easy to become trapped in the exhausting cycle of trying to be good enough for God. But God is not after our well-polished performance but rather our full assurance in the sufficiency of his Son!As a longtime church gal, Kaitlin Garrison knows the struggle of feeling caught in a perpetual lifestyle of trying to please God and others through outward behavior. In her book Sweet Relief and in today's episode, Kaitlin tackles four prevalent false gospels that can keep us stuck in our cycles of striving. She reintroduces us to the simple gospel that banks on the grace of God rather than our own sufficiency. Join us to walk away confident that your standing with God is not centered on the good things you can do for him but on the finished work of Jesus who has already won it all on your behalf.We aren’t perfect people. We can exhale when we don’t measure up. Because our hope is not in what we do but in the reality that God is enough.Connect with Kaitlin:https://kaitlingarrison.comSupport the Show: https://rachaelkadams.com/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

At times, our chaotic world reveals hints of the utter brokenness in which we live. As people of faith in a powerful God, we want to lift our faces to heaven to cry out or bury our face in our hands to whisper prayers. Either way we utter things like “God, please help,” “God, what are you doing?” “God, those people are terrible!”And we aren’t alone in those words we lift to heaven.Taylor Turkington is joining us today to talk about her book Trembling Faith (B&H books). We chat about the timeless story of Habakkuk and look at the situation of our own hearts and world. Tune in to learn that the only way to not just survive, but find lasting hope is through gritty, trembling, wrestling faith in the God who works in our chaotic world. Connect with Taylor:https://bibleequipping.orgSupport the Show: https://rachaelkadams.com/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

We all long for “friends forever”―but what happens when forever ends?They say friends are the family we choose. And that choosing―the joy of loving and being loved by someone who isn’t genetically obligated to share life with us―adds priceless worth to our days, but also great risk. Because hurt can happen even in the closest friendships, and sometimes friendships fall apart. The loss can be staggering. As we struggle to digest the pain and confusion, we wonder, How could this happen? And what do I do now?Elizabeth Laing Thompson is on the show today chatting about her book When a Friendship Falls Apart and helps us as we process our struggling friendships―the faltering, the fractured, and the failed. Join us as we chat about:How do we guard against the poison of bitterness so we can process the hurt and move forward?When and how do we seek reconciliation? What does forgiveness look like?How do we know when it’s time to leave a friendship behind?How do we open up again and entrust our wounded hearts to new friendships?If you find yourself in the midst of a friendship that’s falling apart, or you’re grappling with past hurts and regrets, this episode is for you. May it be a comfort and help, leading you closer to the Friend who will never leave.Connect with Elizabeth:https://lizzylife.comSupport the Show: https://rachaelkadams.com/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

The Bible is a collection of ancient texts written in different historical, cultural, and literary contexts. To interpret it accurately, we need to consider factors like the historical background, the author's intent, the audience, and the literary genre of each passage. Ignoring context can lead to misinterpretation and misunderstanding of the Bible's teachings. But this is easier said than done. Bestselling author and professor Kristi McLelland is on the show today helping us see the Bible through a new lens, from beginning to end. She shares about her book Rediscovering Israel, and helps us experience the living God and His Word as never before! Join us to explore the biblical narrative in the historical, cultural, geographic, and linguistic contexts in which it was written. Whether you are preparing for pilgrimage to Israel or you desire to experience a fresh encounter with Scripture, Kristi offers a welcome blend of biblical truth, faithful research, and personal reflections that will enrich your interactions with God’s Word.Connect with Kristi:https://www.newlensbiblicalstudies.comSupport the Show: https://rachaelkadams.com/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

There's an old joke that says, “Don't ask God for patience. He'll answer by testing yours.” But the reality is we are all waiting for something, so we might as well learn to wait patiently. Brooke McGlothlin from Million Praying Moms is on the show sharing how it's possible to learn how to wait for God's perfect timing, even when it seems like we've been waiting forever. In today's episode she's sharing insight from her book Everyday Prayers for Patience. The prayers will help you seek God's heart to discover surer ways to have patience with your children and yourself. Your life and theirs can become beautiful reflections of His great patience with us.Connect with Brooke and Million Praying Moms:www.millionprayingmoms.com@millionprayingmomsSupport the Show: https://rachaelkadams.com/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Are nagging thoughts, anxiety, fear, and worry consuming you? Unfortunately, you're not alone. But thankfully hope and peace is possible. Keri Eichberger is on the show today chatting about how to Win Over Worry. She is no stranger to worry and its ill effects. As a teenager, she discovered the power of panic and anxiety after encountering her own struggles and suffering. She developed unhealthy and unreliable coping strategies of self-will over the preferred will and way of God. Join us to learn how to face the fears that have been holding you back from taking flight into the fullness of life you long for. God has planned a colorful, flavorful, chains-free future for you to enjoy. Right here, and right now.Connect with Keri:www.KeriEichberger.comSupport the Show: https://rachaelkadams.com/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

God is omnipresent—meaning He's here, there, everywhere all at the same time—so no matter what you're going through today or worried about facing tomorrow, He is closer than you can imagine, and His presence changes everything.The God of creation cares deeply about every detail of our personal lives. He's in charge of every galaxy and has named every star. He also knows about the hurts in our hearts and the hairs on our heads. He's near and far. His glory fills the universe, and yet He's up close and involved.Though we believe in our minds that God is all-powerful, all-knowing, and all-present, sometimes we don't feel his closeness. How can we walk boldly in our faith, expecting Him to draw near to us as we draw near to Him? Susie Larson is in the show today helping us experience God's trustworthiness and love—even when we feel far from Him. In her book, In Closer Than Your Next Breath, and through today's episode we chat about: How do I know if I'm hearing the voice of God?Is feeling good the same as feeling God?Is there anything I can do when God seems silent?How should God's presence impact me?There's nothing like God's presence in our lives, but sometimes we chase the sensational and miss the supernatural. Worship services, retreats or conferences, and mountaintop experiences are great, but too often we rush right by the nuanced, miraculous ways God shows up in our story every day. When we pursue the heart of God through the Word of God, that's when we experience the presence of God—and it makes all the difference in our lives.Connect with Susie:https://www.susielarson.comSupport the Show: https://rachaelkadams.com/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

The comforting bid of Jesus to the worn and weary soul:Come to me, all who are weary, and I will give you rest.You’re tired. Tired in your body. Tired in your soul. At times, life feels hard, chaotic, or just mind-numbingly ordinary. But what if our souls could find rest even amid the onslaught of chaos and confusion? What if we could exchange that heavy dread and disquiet for a peace that passes understanding? Author Sarah J. Hauser believes that while our outward lives are falling apart, our inner lives can grow stronger. Sarah is on the show sharing about her book titled All Who are Weary. It was born from Sarah’s own story—her depression, grief, and tears. Sarah, no stranger to weariness, invites us to join her in bringing our heavy burdens to Jesus and taking the light burden He offers instead.Join us to find deep, lasting rest by throwing off nine soul-crushing burdens: worthlessness, condemnation, worry, self-sufficiency, insecurity, comparison, perfectionism, insignificance, and despair. We were never meant to carry these things in the first place. We will no longer feel stuck, strained, and discouraged but instead, be equipped with Scripture and encouraged by personal stories that help us identify the burdens we need to release. Because of the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, we can live with joy and endurance, come what may. If you’re craving rest for your soul, Jesus invites you to come to Him, because only there can true rest be found.Connect with Sarah:https://www.sarahjhauser.comSupport the Show: https://rachaelkadams.com/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

When she was only twenty-three years old, Rachelle Starr started going to strip clubs to share Christ's love with the dancers. Now, having founded a Christian ministry to people in the adult entertainment industry, she demonstrates the key to shining Christ's light into the darkness--love people one at a time and continue to love them no matter what. Loving others like Jesus did has to be more than social media shares and likes--we need to meet people in their pain, growing in our empathy and love for those God has placed in our lives. But maybe you're afraid or unsure where to start. On today's episode we are chatting about how a little vision goes a long way. As Rachelle shares about her book Outrageous Obedience: Answering God's Call to Shine in the Darkest Places (@bethanyhouse) she will light a fire in your soul to step out in greater ways and become fearlessly and outrageously obedient to the Lord. Join us to be inspired by Rachelle's true stories and biblical encouragement, and discover the courage to say yes to God. Then witness the fruit and the blessings of your obedience to the vision God has given you. Connect with Rachelle:https://rachellestarr.cohttps://scarlethope.orgSupport the Show: https://rachaelkadams.com/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

I like to think of the Bible as God’s love letter to us filled with wisdom and encouragement to refer back to again and again. His words meet us right where we are every time we open the Bible, and they serve as a reminder of His presence in our lives. What would it look like to write a letter back to Him? A journal perhaps? Jennifer Dukes Lee is on today’s show chatting about her book Stuff I'd Only Tell God:A Guided Journal of Courageous Honesty, Obsessive Truth-Telling, and Beautifully Ruthless Self-Discovery. Join us as she shares why journaling is so therapeutic, how it enables us to connect with God, and how it helps you discover more about yourself. Connect with Jennifer:@stuffidonlytellgod@jenniferdukesleewww.jenniferdukeslee.comSupport the Show: https://rachaelkadams.com/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.