The Love Offering

God’s Word is the greatest story ever told—and it’s true! But reading it can feel complicated and daunting. It can be hard to know how—or where—to start. Perhaps you just need a friend who follows Jesus to help. Trillia Newbell is on the show today sharing a joy-filled, thoughtful, and realistic pathway through the entirety of God’s Word. Trillia is a trusted Bible teacher and lover of the Scriptures. She’s chatting about her book 52 Weeks in the Word. Join us as she guides us through God’s sacred and trusted Word, a greater knowledge of God, help for daily living, hope in times of suffering, and a deep abiding relationship with the God who loves you. Connect with Trillia:TrilliaNewbell.comSupport the Show: https://rachaelkadams.com/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Are our words a refreshing influence on others or a discouragement? Scripture says “the mouth speaks what the heart is full of” (Matthew 12:34 b) and our words can bring either life or death (Proverbs 18:21). Therefore, in order to share words that uplift rather than tear down, we must be intentional about filling our hearts with God’s Word. And, on occasions when we don’t know what to say to encourage the people in our lives, we can always use God’s words found in the Bible. Mary DeMuth is encouraging us on today’s episode. She is an international speaker, a podcaster, and the author of over 46 books! She’s sharing how the encouragement from other people has impacted her ability to persevere in ministry and overcome a difficult past. She loves to help readers and audiences live uncaged, freedom-infused lives. Tune in to be encouraged in your faith and relationships as Mary shares her personal stories and biblical wisdom. Let us know how it encourages you or you need encouragement in the comments. Connect with Mary:https://www.marydemuth.comhttps://instagram.com/marydemuthSupport the Show: https://rachaelkadams.com/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Look What You've Done, is a powerful song, now also a book by Tasha Layton. She’s on the show today sharing her journey of finding freedom in Jesus through life's twists and turns. Tasha talks about her early days in small town South Carolina, to her big breakthrough as background singer on stage with Katy Perry, to the mission field in Kenya and beyond. Across many countries and all her days, the truest constant in Tasha's life has been the presence of God in both the highs and the lows.As her inspirational stories reveal the ways God has guided her journey, Tasha also shares vulnerable reflections on the struggles she's faced in her life of faith and music. Tasha describes the lies that she allowed herself to believe as she struggled with comparison, self-image, and the uncertainty of finding her purpose. Through challenges like these, God continues to bring Tasha wisdom and truth regarding who He is, and who she is meant to be.Join us to:Discern God's truth from the world's liesFind freedom, truth, security, and identity in JesusBecome increasingly bold in prayerLive as a Christian in an uncertain worldSee God's miracles in your lifeBegin to embrace seasons of waitingTune in to be inspired to walk in boldness and love, sharing the goodness of God revealed in your life.Connect with Tasha:@tashalatonTashaLayton.comSupport the Show: https://rachaelkadams.com/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Dear Mushka is a Nashville-based company that pairs jewelry, apparel, and home goods with scripture. It was started by Katie and her husband Robert in 2014 as a blog turned into a way to raise extra funds for the adoption of the Lewis’ first child. Since then, the business has allowed the family to bring home three sons through adoption (plus two more children biologically), as well as to donate to many others’ adoptions. They are on a mission to help women store God’s truths deep in their heart and equip them to share them with those in need. Each Dear Mushka piece reflects scripture and comes paired with a corresponding verse card, thoughtfully designed to share hope and truth in a way that feels authentic, doable, and beautiful. Join us to discover how something as simple as a piece of jewelry or a piece of clothing can go a long way. Connect with Katie:@dearmushkawww.dearmushka.comDiscount Code:20% off your order by using OFFERING20Support the Show: https://rachaelkadams.com/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

It’s time to take our thoughts more seriously. In the words of an ancient Chinese proverb, “Be careful of your thoughts, for your thoughts become your words. Be careful of your words, for your words become your actions. Be careful of your actions, for your actions become your habits. Be careful of your habits, for your habits become your character. Be careful of your character, for your character becomes your destiny.” There is so much at stake, and to think, it all starts in our minds.Dr. Michelle Bengtson is on the show today sharing her expertise as a board-certified neuropsychologist. She is the author of Hope Prevails: Insights From a Doctor’s Personal Journey Through Depression, Breaking Anxiety’s Grip: How to Reclaim the Peace God Promises, and Today Is Going to be a Good Day: 90 Promises From God to Start Your Day Off Right. Join us as she helps us learn to restore hope, renew minds and empower others to live in their God-given identity.Connect with Michelle:https://drmichellebengtson.comhttps://instagram.com/drmichellebengtsonSupport the Show: https://rachaelkadams.com/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Show NMany of us feel the pressure to be perfect, but what we really want is the freedom to be broken. We long to hear that our brokenness doesn't discount us, and we want a way out of the pain that threatens to overwhelm us. Toni Collier is on the show today sharing about her book titled Brave Enough to Be Broken. She shares a biblical road map you can use to heal from the pain, the shame, and the regrets that have tried to steal your joy, so you can rest in the unconditional love, healing, and hope of Jesus. Join is to discover how to bravely process your brokenness so that you can experience the fullness of God's restoration power. Connect with Toni:@tonijcollierSupport the Show: https://rachaelkadams.com/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

To last for the long haul and through the stresses and complexities of life, love has to be more than something we feel. It has to be something we do. We have to demonstrate it concretely in our marriages and families, among our friends and acquaintances, and, yes, even among our enemies. Dr. Gary Chapman is on the show today sharing wisdom from his books The Five Love Languages and Love is a Choice. Join us as we chat about stories of love in action, inspiring us to go deeper in every relationship. Connect with Dr. Chapman:https://5lovelanguages.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 have any traditions, special dates, activities, or places that help you commemorate significant events in your life? Especially those events where God has done something for you? While traditions often revolve around major events such as the birth and resurrection of Jesus, they can also serve to celebrate personal moments—the little things maybe only you would recognize, such as how God answered a certain prayer, supplied for your need, or made himself incredibly known to you. Crickett Keeth is in the show today chatting about her favorite traditions and leaving a legacy. She asks us to consider what we are passing down to the next generation. Think about what heritage you want to give to your family and the significance your customs carry. How can you tell others of God’s faithfulness by creating a new tradition of your own or by continuing a tradition that was passed on to you? Whatever traditions you and I practice, I pray they are rooted in biblical truth and keep God at the forefront so future generations can connect with him and connect with each other. Because if there is anything worth passing on, it is Him. What is your favorite tradition? Connect with Crickett:https://www.crickettkeeth.comhttps://instagram.com/jkeeth52Crickett Keeth is the Women’s Ministry Director at First Evangelical Church in Memphis, Tennessee, where she writes and teaches the women's Bible studies. She is the author of Before the Throne (Moody), On Bended Knee (Moody), The Gift of Rest (CrossLink), and Sumatra with the Seven Churches (AMG, coauthored with Sandra Glahn). Crickett served on staff with Cru (Campus Crusade for Christ) for ten years and is a graduate of Dallas Theological Seminary. In addition to speaking regularly at her own church, she speaks and teaches seminars. In her free time she likes to read, play games with friends, travel, and love on her two cats. For more resources for ministry, visit her website at www.crickettkeeth.com.Support the Show: https://rachaelkadams.com/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

What is your testimony? Have you ever had a hard time articulating it or believing in its power? While our experiences with Jesus may vary greatly, the impact of sharing them does not. In fact, Scripture tells us the devil is defeated by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of our testimony (Revelation 12:11). Jesus already completed his part, and now, it’s our turn to follow through with ours.Consider for a moment how your life might have unfolded if someone hadn’t shared their testimony with you. Because those who have gone before us were faithful to their mission, we heard the good news and had the opportunity to believe. Now we have the same responsibility to tell others about his saving grace. Once we experience him, we are meant to become witnesses for him. Their eternal salvation is at stake. Joanna Weaver is on the show today sharing her testimony with us as she has learned to find intimacy with God in the midst of the busyness of life and embrace trust. What could transform someone’s life more than a relationship with Him? We don’t have to have any special skill to be a witness for Christ. Simply tell your God story and how he has changed your life. This is how the gospel is spread. Your testimony could be the reason someone else can have a testimony of their own.Connect with Joanna:Christian Author & Speaker - Joanna Weaver (joannaweaverbooks.com)The Living Room podcast@joannaweaverbooksFree 5 Day Challenge:Embracing Trust 5-Day Challenge | Join Today! - Joanna Weaver (joannaweaverbooks.com)Support the Show: https://rachaelkadams.com/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

The biggest lie you will ever believe is the one that says you're unwanted. If rejection or betrayal has come crashing through your door - you know the emotional shattering this brings. You understand the brokenness.And you know the heartache of standing in the jagged fragments of a new normal you never wanted. But God is a Masterful Potter. He gently redeems and restores our broken pieces and brings beauty into the wounded spaces.If you’ve been shattered by rejection or betrayal, this episode is for you! Nicole Langman is joining us to talk about her book, You Are Wanted. Join us as Nicole walks us through her own steps to healing and cheers you on through the valley towards recovery.Connect with Nicole:https://www.nicolelangman.comSupport the Show: https://rachaelkadams.com/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.