Episode 56: "Mommy, are you happy?"

Hey there, mama. I see you. I see you trying to smile for your kiddos. I see you trying to enjoy this life you’ve been given. But sometimes it’s tough. Sometimes, life throws things at you that make parenting seem like a burden that’s too heavy to bear. So what do we do? How do we take steps to cultivate joy in motherhood? How do we reignite the heart of a dreamer inside of our weary mama soul? How do we stop the negative thoughts about ourselves that are rolling around inside our heads? Let’s talk about these things together today!

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Episode 55: Dream-Chasing and Self Care

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Today we are going to talk about the importance of self-care in the life of a God-dreamer. Is there a biblical precedent for this concept? Did you know that your wellness is important to God, and that taking care of yourself will, in fact, make you much more able to do all that God has called you to do? Let’s talk this through and be holistically healthy God-dreamers!!

Key Scripture: “Now go up into the hills, bring down timber, and rebuild my house. Then I will take pleasure in it and be honored, says the Lord.” Haggai 1:8

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Episode 53: The Miracle of Ministering out of Brokenness

When you experience heartache in your life, it can be very difficult to see beyond the haze and have compassion for others. This is a human and understandable response, but there's this story about Jesus that snagged my attention this week - a story about miracles that happened when He chose to have compassion and minister to others who were hurting during a time in His life when he was very much hurting as well. This passage encouraged and challenged me so much, and I wanted to share it with you. I hope you feel strengthened. Remember - if your heart is broken, it doesn't mean YOU are broken. In fact, it means you're human, you have a soft heart, and something powerful might happen right there in the midst of your pain. That's the Jesus life, and oh, He is good.

Key Verse: So when Jesus landed he had a huge crowd waiting for him. Seeing so many people, his heart was deeply moved with compassion toward them, so he healed all the sick who were in the crowd. Matthew 14:14, TPT

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Episode 52: The Footsteps of a Dreamer

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I've been absent from the podcast for a while and I wanted to let you all know why - I'm publishing my book, The Footsteps of a Dreamer!! :) I've been working super hard to get all the last-minute details in place and drafting an 11-week workbook (The Dreamer's Atlas) to go along with it. This book is to equip and encourage every God-dreamer out there with tenacity, endurance, and hope, no matter what season they are walking through. Find out more details in the podcast! (p.s. sorry for the sub-par audio on this one...I recorded it in my kitchen while my kids were sleeping! #reallife)

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Episode 50: Pass it On - The Gifts We Instill into the Next Generation

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Each of us has specific gifts and skills given to us by the grace of God. When the Holy Spirit infuses these gifts, He can use them for incredible things in His Kingdom. He also enables us to pass these gifts and skills on to the next generation. What an incredible privilege! What is it that we're investing into and teaching those who are coming up behind us? Will we partner with the Holy Spirit to cultivate and multiply what He has given us?

Key Scripture: And the Lord has given [them]...the ability to teach their skills to others. Exodus 35:34, NLT

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Episode 49: The Flames Will Not Consume You - What It takes to Walk into Your Destiny

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I created a vlog a few days ago because God has been doing SO much in my heart. This week's podcast is the audio of half of that vlog. If you want the whole message, visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lCACsATA4H4! :) Seasons of refinement are absolutely necessary if you want to fully live out the calling God has for your life. It's not easy, but it's so worth it. The good news is - God never leaves us alone. He's with us in every heartache, in every trial, in every moment of suffering. He is with us, and He is doing something beautiful, whether we can see it right now or not. Will we choose to trust Him?

Key Scripture: When you walk through the fire of oppression, you l not be burned up; the flames will not consume you. Isaiah 43:2b, NLT

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Episode 48: Valley of Dry Bones Part 2 - The Power of Prayer

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Last week we talked about speaking the Word over the dead things in our lives and seeing the miracle of muscle and skin being attached to those dead bones. Today, we talk about the power of prayer, and how it allows the breath of God to come into our miracles - animating them with His power and His life. This is the stuff we should be tenaciously pursuing as believers and God-dreamers. I'm so excited for you to join me as we study this amazing word from Ezekiel together!!

Key Scripture: "Come, O breath, from the four winds! Breathe into these dead bodies so they may live again." Ezekiel 37:9b, NLT

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Episode 47: Valley of Dry Bones - Speaking Life into What Is Dead

We all know that there is power in words. But do we realize how much power there is in The Word...the Word of God? If we could really grasp this, I think it would blow our minds and completely change our relationships, our jobs, our homes...our realities. Let's venture into the valley of dry bones together and see what miracles may await us there...

Key Scripture:  Then he asked me, “Son of man, can these bones become living people again?” “O Sovereign Lord,” I replied, “you alone know the answer to that.” Ezekiel 37:3, NLT

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Episode 46: Take the Door off the Tomb! Trusting Jesus with Your Dead Dreams

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Let's be real...the thought of bringing a dead dream back to life can be very scary. We've found a way to get comfortable without it. We have grieved and just want to figure out how to cope. But what if Jesus tells us to let Him bring it back to life? Will we be able to trust Him enough to let Him? Will we open the door of the tomb of our dreams even if we're terrified that it's just going to stink like death in there? Today we look at the story of Lazarus to get these questions answered (and to get some pretty important things settled in our hearts). Can't wait to walk through this with you today.

Key Scripture: “Didn’t I tell you that you would see God’s glory if you believe?” John 11:40b, NLT

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Episode 45: Why the Delay? A Look at Lazarus and the Death of a Dream

When Jesus received word that one of his best friends was on his death bed, He had the strangest response: he stayed where he was and didn't go to heal his friend. "Although Jesus loved Martha, Mary, and Lazarus, he stayed where he was for the next two days." (John 11:5-6, NLT) How do love and delayed help go hand-in-hand? Surely this doesn't make sense? I have felt the tension of this in my life, and I'm sure you have, too. For we who dream God-dreams, it can be so confusing when it looks like God is delaying to the point of our dream breathing its last and dying in our arms, leaving us questioning Him: God, why didn't You come and fix everything while there was still hope? Why didn't You come before this dream died right in front of me? The story of Lazarus gives us some amazing insight to answer these questions. Let's dive into it together!!

Key Scripture: "For your sakes, I’m glad I wasn’t there, for now you will really believe." John 11:15a, NLT

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Episode 44: 2018 - A Year of LIFE

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2018 is going to be a year of LIFE. A year of speaking life into the people around us, of believing in the abundant life God has given us, and standing on the Life of the promises of Scripture without wavering. Join me this year in committing to be people of LIFE - let's get a jump-start together with this podcast! :)

Key Scripture: I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly. John 10:10, NKJV

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Episode 43: Mary - A Belly Full of Promise

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Mary the mother of Jesus held the greatest promise in all of history inside of her. At just the time when that promise was to be born, she was forced to go on a very difficult journey. The timing seemed terrible - but it was God's hand to fulfill what had been foretold through the ages about the coming Savior, Jesus the Messiah. What's the promise inside of your belly? Is the journey you're on difficult with that promise heavy inside of you? Let's talk about it!

Key Verse: So Joseph and his fiancé, Mary, left Nazareth, a village in Galilee, and journeyed to their hometown in Judea, to the village of Bethlehem, King David’s ancient home. They were required to register there, since they were both direct descendants of David. Mary was pregnant and nearly ready to give birth. Luke 2:4-5, The Passion Translation

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Episode 42: The Juxtaposition of Blessing and Suffering - Reflections on 2017

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Wow, it's December!! And that, of course, has me reflecting on what happened this year. 2017 was this juxtaposition of blessing and suffering for me - what about for you? Actually, what I've discovered is that SUFFERING is, in fact, a PREREQUISITE for some of the greatest blessings! Join me on today's episode to find out the incredible reasons WHY that is the case. You will not leave this 15 minutes without being encouraged! :)

Key Verse:  Dear friends, don’t be surprised at the fiery trials you are going through, as if something strange were happening to you. Instead, be very glad—for these trials make you partners with Christ in his suffering, so that you will have the wonderful joy of seeing his glory when it is revealed to all the world. 1 Peter 4:12-13, NLT

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Episode 41: Grace - Power to Keep Moving

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We're all keenly aware of our need for grace, of our inability to do anything without the grace of Christ. But I've been mulling over these questions: Does grace begin to flow when we move? Or does it empower us to move in the first place? Let's dig into this a little bit as we look at how Philippians tells us that God's power gives us the desire AND the power to do what pleases God. This is a fun little adventure! Join me! (PS: Also hear some exciting news about a CHRISTMAS GIFT I have for you!!:) )

Key Scripture: "Dear friends, you always followed my instructions when I was with you. And now that I am away, it is even more important. Work hard to show the results of your salvation, obeying God with deep reverence and fear. For God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases him." Philippians 2:12-13, NLT

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Episode 40: Thanksgiving - "Eucharisteo Always Precedes the Miracle..."

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"Eucharisteo always precedes the miracle." - Ann Voskamp

It's Thanksgiving week! Let's give thanks! Giving thanks is an act of gratitude and an act of faith. As we go deeper in our faith, the more we understand how important and how beautiful it is to give thanks for everything, even the hard stuff. What are you thankful for? Can't wait to have this Thanksgiving chat with you as we officially enter into the holidays!!

A dreamer cannot dream without first being able to give thanks in all circumstances. <3

Key Verse: Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.  1 Thess. 5:18, NIV

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Episode 39: I Finished My Book!

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The podcast is BACK! I took the past few weeks off to buckle down and finish my book, and I have good news...it's FINISHED! The manuscript draft is complete and now I'm pursuing next steps. Let me tell you about how this process has worked and how God's timing has been so perfect. Let's also chat a bit about why it important to continue in this process of walking out our callings - so much evil is taking place in the world, and our lives lived sold out and on mission are to be lights in the darkness. Let's not waste another moment!

Key Verse: Make the most of every opportunity in these evil days. Ephesians 5:16, NLT

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Episode 34: Forward Movement

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It's time to exercise our gifts. It's time to move forward without fear. God is faithful to guide our steps, so come on, let's be confident, let's do what's in front of us to do, and let's have an audacious faith in our incomparable God!

Episode 33: Confidence in the Calling

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It hit me this week - we don't have to fight for our calling. The calling on our life cannot be revoked. HOWEVER, we do need to fight - we need to fight for focus and fight to stay in the game when we're tempted to opt out by the difficulties we face. Why? Because we cannot opt out, not if we want to fulfill the pre-ordained call on our lives. Let's talk about this together in this week's episode!

Key Verse: And he has anointed me as his preacher, his apostle, and his teacher of truth to the nations. The confidence of my calling enables me to overcome every difficulty without shame, for I have an intimate revelation of this God. And my faith in him convinces me that he is more than able to keep all that I've placed in his hands safe and secure until the fullness of his appearing. 2 Timothy 1:11-12, The Passion Translation

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Episode 31: Entrusted

There's something you've been entrusted with, a gift given to you and woven into who you are by the very hand of God. What are you doing with that entrustment? What is the purpose for it? This topic is burning in my heart and I want to share it with you, along with some of the new things that God has released me to do with what He has entrusted to me. Take the next step with me! Let's embark on the journey of our gifts together.

Key Verse: Through the power of the Holy Spirit who lives within us, carefully guard the precious truth that has been entrusted to you. 2 Timothy 1:14, NLT

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Episode 28: Like Chip & Jo

My husband and I have been watching a lot of Fixer Upper recently, and one day it hit me: I want to be Chip and Joanna Gaines. No, not flipping houses, but working alongside my husband, each of us using our own giftings, but working toward a common goal. There have been so many other things that have been encouraging me from Chip and Jo's life and story, too...I'm reminded again about how much God cares about the dreams He's placed inside of me (and inside of you). Listen to the podcast for all of the fun stuff rumbling in my soul!! And remember: you are NOT forgotten!

Key Verse: I run with passion into his abundance so that I may reach the purpose that Jesus Christ has called me to fulfill and wants me to discover. I don't depend on my own strength to accomplish this; however I do have one compelling focus: I forget all of the past as I fasten my heart to the future instead. Philippians 3: 12b-13, TPT

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