Hearing Jesus: Daily Affirmations, Bible Study, Christian Encouragement, Holy Bible

507: Is God Real? Examining Our Doubts With Lee Strobel: Part 2 In this two part mini-series, Rachael invites Lee Strobel on the show to talk about the universal question, 'Is God Real?' Together they discuss the reality of God and the universal question of where we go when we die. Lee shares his personal experience of almost dying and how it deepened his faith. They also explore the decline in belief in God and the role of suffering in belief. Lee shares the importance of knowing God through personal experiences and the evidence from science that points to the existence of a creator. This episode is for anyone who has doubted if God is real. Episode Resources: To Sponsor a Child through Compassion International: Compassion.com/hearingjesus Or Text HEARINGJESUS to 83393 For ad-free content, family discussion guides, journaling worksheets, bonus content, and our private discussion forum, please visit our Patreon page: patreon.com/HearingJesus Coaching/Spiritual Direction: https://shehears.org/coaching Learn: https://shehears.org Shop: https://shehears.org/resources Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

506: Is God Real? Examining Our Doubts With Lee Strobel: Part 1 In this two part mini-series, Rachael invites Lee Strobel on the show to talk about the universal question, 'Is God Real?' Together they discuss the reality of God and the universal question of where we go when we die. Lee shares his personal experience of almost dying and how it deepened his faith. They also explore the decline in belief in God and the role of suffering in belief. Lee shares the importance of knowing God through personal experiences and the evidence from science that points to the existence of a creator. This episode is for anyone who has doubted if God is real. Episode Resources: To Sponsor a Child through Compassion International: Compassion.com/hearingjesus Or Text HEARINGJESUS to 83393 For ad-free content, family discussion guides, journaling worksheets, bonus content, and our private discussion forum, please visit our Patreon page: patreon.com/HearingJesus Coaching/Spiritual Direction: https://shehears.org/coaching Learn: https://shehears.org Shop: https://shehears.org/resources Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

505// Bible Study on Humility and Pride with Dr. Joel Muddamalle: Part 2 In today’s Bible Study episode, Rachael continues the discussion around Humility and Pride with Dr. Joel Muddamalle. Today is Part 2 of a discussion highlighting the dangers of pride and the benefits of embracing biblical humility. Dr. Muddamalle explores the concept of humility in the Garden of Eden and its role in regaining our true humanity. He also shares insights from Scripture and examples of humility in biblical figures like Peter and Job. Dr. Muddamalle addresses the tension between humility and pride and offers practical advice for navigating this tension. Don’t miss this two part study! Episode Resources: To Sponsor a Child through Compassion International: Compassion.com/hearingjesus Or Text HEARINGJESUS to 83393 For ad-free content, family discussion guides, journaling worksheets, bonus content, and our private discussion forum, please visit our Patreon page: patreon.com/HearingJesus Coaching/Spiritual Direction: https://shehears.org/coaching Learn: https://shehears.org Shop: https://shehears.org/resources Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

504: Bible Study on Humility and Pride with Dr. Joel Muddamalle: Part 1 In today’s Bible Study episode, Dr. Joel Muddamalle joins Rachael to study the topic of humility and its importance in the Christian life. Together they highlight the dangers of pride and the benefits of embracing biblical humility. Dr. Muddamalle explores the concept of humility in the Garden of Eden and its role in regaining our true humanity. He also shares insights from Scripture and examples of humility in biblical figures like Peter and Job. Dr. Muddamalle addresses the tension between humility and pride and offers practical advice for navigating this tension. Don’t miss this two part study! Episode Resources: To Sponsor a Child through Compassion International: Compassion.com/hearingjesus Or Text HEARINGJESUS to 83393 For ad-free content, family discussion guides, journaling worksheets, bonus content, and our private discussion forum, please visit our Patreon page: patreon.com/HearingJesus Coaching/Spiritual Direction: https://shehears.org/coaching Learn: https://shehears.org Shop: https://shehears.org/resources Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

503// How to Start Revival with Guest Lisa Whittle Do you long for revival? Well the truth us, revival often starts individually in people's hearts before it becomes a corporate movement. Desire is a driver of behavior, and it is important to align our desires with God. As we recognize the need for spiritual revival, it also involves acknowledging that the things we already have are not enough. Instead, revival requires a posture of surrender and a willingness to seek God with our whole hearts. Listen to Rachael and Lisa discuss how taking the first step towards revival can begin with a simple prayer expressing the desire to want God. Episode Resources: To Sponsor a Child through Compassion International: Compassion.com/hearingjesus Or Text HEARINGJESUS to 83393 For ad-free content, family discussion guides, journaling worksheets, bonus content, and our private discussion forum, please visit our Patreon page: patreon.com/HearingJesus Coaching/Spiritual Direction: https://shehears.org/coaching Learn: https://shehears.org Shop: https://shehears.org/resources Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

502// How God Loves the Parts of You No One Else Sees In this episode, Rachael wraps up the month with some thoughts on the love of God. Rachael explains how God’s love is present in our brokenness and how there will never be a moment in our lives that God does not love us- all of us. Rachael encourages listeners to let go of preconceived notions and welcome all into the body of Christ with love. She concludes by reminding listeners that God's love is unconditional and everlasting. Episode Resources: To Sponsor a Child through Compassion International: Compassion.com/hearingjesus Or Text HEARINGJESUS to 83393 For ad-free content, family discussion guides, journaling worksheets, bonus content, and our private discussion forum, please visit our Patreon page: patreon.com/HearingJesus Coaching/Spiritual Direction: https://shehears.org/coaching Learn: https://shehears.org Shop: https://shehears.org/resources Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

501// Love, Sex, and the Bible: Song of Songs 8 In the final installment of the Love, Sex, and the Bible series, Rachael explores the last chapter of the Song of Solomon. She unpacks the overall theme of the book and describes how true love is based on commitment, respect, and honor. The Song of Solomon reflects God's desire for a deep and fulfilling relationship with humanity, and Rachael’s prayer is that this series has been a blessing for you. Episode Resources: To Sponsor a Child through Compassion International: Compassion.com/hearingjesus Or Text HEARINGJESUS to 83393 For ad-free content, family discussion guides, journaling worksheets, bonus content, and our private discussion forum, please visit our Patreon page: patreon.com/HearingJesus Coaching/Spiritual Direction: https://shehears.org/coaching Learn: https://shehears.org Shop: https://shehears.org/resources Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

500// Love, Sex, and the Bible: Song of Songs 7 In today’s sex-obsessed culture, it’s important to understand God’s design for our relationships. In this episode on Song of Solomon 7, Rachael unpacks how commitment and desire are two sides of the same coin. She also discusses why protecting our marriage and setting boundaries is crucial for the long-term health of our marriages. Episode Resources: To Sponsor a Child through Compassion International: Compassion.com/hearingjesus Or Text HEARINGJESUS to 83393 For ad-free content, family discussion guides, journaling worksheets, bonus content, and our private discussion forum, please visit our Patreon page: patreon.com/HearingJesus Coaching/Spiritual Direction: https://shehears.org/coaching Learn: https://shehears.org Shop: https://shehears.org/resources Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

499// Love, Sex, and the Bible: Song of Songs 6 Our words to our spouse can tear them down or build them up. In this episode, Rachael discusses the importance of regularly speaking praise over your spouse. The words we use can impact the emotions we feel. As we lean into chapter 6 of Song of Songs, Rachael helps us understand the impact our words make. Episode Resources: To Sponsor a Child through Compassion International: Compassion.com/hearingjesus Or Text HEARINGJESUS to 83393 For ad-free content, family discussion guides, journaling worksheets, bonus content, and our private discussion forum, please visit our Patreon page: patreon.com/HearingJesus Coaching/Spiritual Direction: https://shehears.org/coaching Learn: https://shehears.org Shop: https://shehears.org/resources Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

498// Love, Sex, and the Bible: Song of Songs 5 A strong marriage can be a testimony to those around us. In a world where the enemy has tried to pervert God’s design for love, sex, and relationships, it’s so important for believers to showcase God’s design for those things. The enemy will always try to offer a counterfeit version of what God offers. Learn more in today’s episode. Episode Resources: To Sponsor a Child through Compassion International: Compassion.com/hearingjesus Or Text HEARINGJESUS to 83393 For ad-free content, family discussion guides, journaling worksheets, bonus content, and our private discussion forum, please visit our Patreon page: patreon.com/HearingJesus Coaching/Spiritual Direction: https://shehears.org/coaching Learn: https://shehears.org Shop: https://shehears.org/resources Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

497// Love, Sex, and the Bible: Song of Songs 4 In today’s episode, I am looking at the impact our words make in our relationships. God’s design for marriage recognizes the human needs we all have, and creates a way for us to feel fulfilled in our marriage. As I discuss both passion and delight in marriage, we talk about the ways that those things have to be inside God’s plan for us. Join me as we continue to unpack Love, Sex, and the Bible from Song of Songs 4. Episode Resources: To Sponsor a Child through Compassion International: Compassion.com/hearingjesus Or Text HEARINGJESUS to 83393 For ad-free content, family discussion guides, journaling worksheets, bonus content, and our private discussion forum, please visit our Patreon page: patreon.com/HearingJesus Coaching/Spiritual Direction: https://shehears.org/coaching Learn: https://shehears.org Shop: https://shehears.org/resources Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

496// Love, Sex, and the Bible: Song of Songs 3 If you are married, then you know that before the wedding, there was alot of anticipation. Today we talk about that longing and the importance of waiting on God’s timing. There are real consequences for lust and casual sex, which is the opposite of what God wants for us. Let’s keep talking about how God designed us to act within the context of Love, Sex, and the Bible in Song of Songs 3. Episode Resources: To Sponsor a Child through Compassion International: Compassion.com/hearingjesus Or Text HEARINGJESUS to 83393 For ad-free content, family discussion guides, journaling worksheets, bonus content, and our private discussion forum, please visit our Patreon page: patreon.com/HearingJesus Coaching/Spiritual Direction: https://shehears.org/coaching Learn: https://shehears.org Shop: https://shehears.org/resources Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

495// Love, Sex, and the Bible: Song of Songs 2 In today’s episode, I talk about the counterfeit version of love that the enemy tries to sell us, seasons of love, and ways to protect our relationships from deteriorating. As we study chapter 2 of Song of Solomon, I think you will realize that God actually has alot to say about sex and love in the Bible. Episode Resources: To Sponsor a Child through Compassion International: Compassion.com/hearingjesus Or Text HEARINGJESUS to 83393 For ad-free content, family discussion guides, journaling worksheets, bonus content, and our private discussion forum, please visit our Patreon page: patreon.com/HearingJesus Coaching/Spiritual Direction: https://shehears.org/coaching Learn: https://shehears.org Shop: https://shehears.org/resources Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

494// Love, Sex, and the Bible: Song of Songs 1 Daydreaming, mixed-race couples, women as shepherds, and passion. What do all of these have in common? Tune in to today’s episode to find out as I explore the topic of Love, Sex, and the Bible in Song of Solomon chapter 1. Episode Resources: To Sponsor a Child through Compassion International: Compassion.com/hearingjesus Or Text HEARINGJESUS to 83393 For ad-free content, family discussion guides, journaling worksheets, bonus content, and our private discussion forum, please visit our Patreon page: patreon.com/HearingJesus Coaching/Spiritual Direction: https://shehears.org/coaching Learn: https://shehears.org Shop: https://shehears.org/resources Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

493// Love, Sex, and the Bible: Intro to Song of Songs Love, Sex, and the Bible. Yes, I did just say those three things together. I don’t know about you, but I have NEVER heard this book taught in church. But in today’s sex-obsessed culture, I think it’s so important to have a good understanding of how God designed our human relationships to work. There is alot of confusion about this book, so we are going to dive in, one chapter at a time. You don’t want to miss a single day of this series on Love, Sex, and the Bible. Episode Resources: To Sponsor a Child through Compassion International: Compassion.com/hearingjesus Or Text HEARINGJESUS to 83393 For ad-free content, family discussion guides, journaling worksheets, bonus content, and our private discussion forum, please visit our Patreon page: patreon.com/HearingJesus Coaching/Spiritual Direction: https://shehears.org/coaching Learn: https://shehears.org Shop: https://shehears.org/resources Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

492// The Impact of the Love of God: Breaking Cycles and Finding Hope David Wangaka shares his personal journey of growing up in extreme poverty in Kenya and how he found hope and faith in God through the support of Compassion International. He highlights the transformative power of sponsorship and the impact of love and encouragement in the lives of children in poverty. David now works for Compassion International, serving donors and supporting the mission of releasing children from poverty. Episode Resources: To Sponsor a Child through Compassion International: Compassion.com/hearingjesus Or Text HEARINGJESUS to 83393 For ad-free content, family discussion guides, journaling worksheets, bonus content, and our private discussion forum, please visit our Patreon page: patreon.com/HearingJesus Coaching/Spiritual Direction: https://shehears.org/coaching Learn: https://shehears.org Shop: https://shehears.org/resources Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

491// Get Uncomfortable: How Learning a New Love Language Can Help You Communicate and Receive God's Love Learning a new language can be uncomfortable at first, but it’s worth the effort to be able to connect with others. The same is true for our love languages, and even in our relationship with God. Today Rachael examines the reasons why God calls us to put aside our comfort and learn how to communicate love in a new way. Episode Resources: To Sponsor a Child through Compassion International: Compassion.com/hearingjesus Or Text HEARINGJESUS to 83393 For ad-free content, family discussion guides, journaling worksheets, bonus content, and our private discussion forum, please visit our Patreon page: patreon.com/HearingJesus Coaching/Spiritual Direction: https://shehears.org/coaching Learn: https://shehears.org Shop: https://shehears.org/resources Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

490// Who are the Untouchables in Your Life? How Loving Those Around Us Help Us Experience God's Love Jesus set such an amazing example of how to communicate love to those around us. On the show today, Rachael unpacks what it means to “touch the untouchables” in a way that communicates God’s love. This is a powerful episode you don’t want to miss! Episode Resources: To Sponsor a Child through Compassion International: Compassion.com/hearingjesus Or Text HEARINGJESUS to 83393 For ad-free content, family discussion guides, journaling worksheets, bonus content, and our private discussion forum, please visit our Patreon page: patreon.com/HearingJesus Coaching/Spiritual Direction: https://shehears.org/coaching Learn: https://shehears.org Shop: https://shehears.org/resources Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

489// New Ways to Serve God With Acts of Service Many believers, regardless of their primary love language, serve God in various ways. Today we are taking a look at some creative ways we can serve God and serve others so that our service doesn’t become routine. Join Rachael as she explains why the needs around us can be the catalyst for showing love to God. Episode Resources: To Sponsor a Child through Compassion International: Compassion.com/hearingjesus Or Text HEARINGJESUS to 83393 For ad-free content, family discussion guides, journaling worksheets, bonus content, and our private discussion forum, please visit our Patreon page: patreon.com/HearingJesus Coaching/Spiritual Direction: https://shehears.org/coaching Learn: https://shehears.org Shop: https://shehears.org/resources Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

488// New Ways to Look at Gifts as A Love Language With God Gifts seem to be a way that people are naturally more creative when it comes to giving and receiving love. Today, we are looking at ways we can take that creativity into our relationship with God. Join Rachael as she unpacks how to speak a new dialect in the Love Language of Gifts. Episode Resources: To Sponsor a Child through Compassion International: Compassion.com/hearingjesus Or Text HEARINGJESUS to 83393 For ad-free content, family discussion guides, journaling worksheets, bonus content, and our private discussion forum, please visit our Patreon page: patreon.com/HearingJesus Coaching/Spiritual Direction: https://shehears.org/coaching Learn: https://shehears.org Shop: https://shehears.org/resources Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

487// When Did Premarital Sex Become a Sin and Other Audience Questions On today’s episode, Rachael takes a quick break from our regular series to answer some audience questions: Why Does the Hearing Jesus Podcast tithe? When Did Premarital Sex Become a Sin? Can God Truly Forgive Everyone? Can You Be Too Far Gone For God to Love? How Can I Know My Purpose? You can send questions for Rachael to answer on the show to [email protected] Episode Resources: To Sponsor a Child through Compassion International: Compassion.com/hearingjesus Or Text HEARINGJESUS to 83393 For ad-free content, family discussion guides, journaling worksheets, bonus content, and our private discussion forum, please visit our Patreon page: patreon.com/HearingJesus Coaching/Spiritual Direction: https://shehears.org/coaching Learn: https://shehears.org Shop: https://shehears.org/resources Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

485// New Ways to Speak Words of Affirmation in Our Spiritual Lives On today’s episode, Rachael discusses some ways to discover new dialects of the love language of words of affirmation, especially when it comes to our relationship with God. Creativity in our relationship with God helps keep it from becoming routine. Listen in for some new ways to be creative as we speak love to God and those around us. Episode Resources: To Sponsor a Child through Compassion International: Compassion.com/HEARINGJESUS Or Text HEARINGJESUS to 83393 For ad-free content, family discussion guides, journaling worksheets, bonus content, and our private discussion forum, please visit our Patreon page: patreon.com/HearingJesus Coaching/Spiritual Direction: https://shehears.org/coaching Learn: https://shehears.org Shop: https://shehears.org/resources Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

484// How Do I Know My Spiritual Love Language? On today’s episode, Rachael discusses ways to figure out what both our human love language is, as well as our spiritual love language. Through a series of questions, Rachael helps listeners on a path of self-discovery that will lead them to feeling more connected to God. Episode Resources: To Sponsor a Child through Compassion International: Compassion.com/HEARINGJESUS Or Text HEARINGJESUS to 83393 For ad-free content, family discussion guides, journaling worksheets, bonus content, and our private discussion forum, please visit our Patreon page: patreon.com/HearingJesus Coaching/Spiritual Direction: https://shehears.org/coaching Learn: https://shehears.org Shop: https://shehears.org/resources Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

483// The Love Languages of God: How God Uses Physical Touch to Communicate His Love to Us On today’s episode, Rachael discusses the final Love Language, physical touch. Physical touch can sometimes be the hardest one for people to grasp when it comes to communicating love to God. In today’s episode, Rachael discusses how the Holy Spirit works in this area and how we can recognize ways we are all touched by God. Episode Resources: To Sponsor a Child through Compassion International: Compassion.com/HEARINGJESUS Or Text HEARINGJESUS to 83393 For ad-free content, family discussion guides, journaling worksheets, bonus content, and our private discussion forum, please visit our Patreon page: patreon.com/HearingJesus Coaching/Spiritual Direction: https://shehears.org/coaching Learn: https://shehears.org Shop: https://shehears.org/resources Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

482// The Love Languages of God: How God Uses Acts of Service to Communicate His Love to Us On today’s episode, Rachael discusses the Love Language of Acts of Service. One of the hallmarks of the Christian faith that separates it from any other religion is a God who lays down His life for His people. In today’s episode, Rachael discusses how Jesus is a servant leader and communicates His love for us through servanthood. Episode Resources: To Sponsor a Child through Compassion International: Compassion.com/hearingjesus Or Text HEARINGJESUS to 83393 For ad-free content, family discussion guides, journaling worksheets, bonus content, and our private discussion forum, please visit our Patreon page: patreon.com/HearingJesus Coaching/Spiritual Direction: https://shehears.org/coaching Shop: https://shehears.org/resources Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

481// The Love Languages of God: How God Uses Gifts to Communicate His Love to Us On today’s episode, Rachael discusses the Love Language of Gifts. God is the giver of every good gift in our lives, and it’s one of the ways He expresses His love towards us. Listen in as Rachael discusses the gifts of blessings, spiritual gifts, and God’s ultimate gift to us- Jesus. Episode Resources: To Sponsor a Child through Compassion International: Compassion.com/hearingjesus Or Text HEARINGJESUS to 83393 For ad-free content, family discussion guides, journaling worksheets, bonus content, and our private discussion forum, please visit our Patreon page: patreon.com/HearingJesus Coaching/Spiritual Direction: https://shehears.org/coaching Shop: https://shehears.org/resources Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

480// The Love Languages of God: How God Uses Quality Time to Communicate His Love to Us On today’s episode, Rachael discusses the Love Language of Quality Time. How does God spend time with us as believers? How does the time we spend with Him communicate our love? Today Rachael discusses ways that the Scriptures reveal this unique love language of God. We also take a look at ways we can make sure we are spending the kind of time with God that helps us feel loved. Episode Resources: To Sponsor a Child through Compassion International: Compassion.com/hearingjesus Or Text HEARINGJESUS to 83393 For ad-free content, family discussion guides, journaling worksheets, bonus content, and our private discussion forum, please visit our Patreon page: patreon.com/HearingJesus Coaching/Spiritual Direction: https://shehears.org/coaching Learn: https://shehears.org Shop: https://shehears.org/resources Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

479// The Love Languages of God: How God Uses Words to Communicate His Love to Us On today’s episode, Rachael discusses the Love Language of Words of Affirmation. The Bible is God’s Word, and clearly communicated His love for us as His children. Listen in as Rachael discusses how we can both express our love to God through words, as well as receive His love to us through His word. This is a powerful episode you don’t want to miss! Episode Resources: To Sponsor a Child through Compassion International: Compassion.com/hearingjesus Or Text HEARINGJESUS to 83393 For ad-free content, family discussion guides, journaling worksheets, bonus content, and our private discussion forum, please visit our Patreon page: patreon.com/HearingJesus Coaching/Spiritual Direction: https://shehears.org/coaching Learn: https://shehears.org Shop: https://shehears.org/resources Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

478// The Love Languages of God: Discovering How God Speaks Your Unique Love Language Do you believe that God loves you? Join Rachael as she starts a new series on the love languages of God, a unique perspective on understanding and experiencing His love. Dive into the five love languages – Words of Affirmation, Gifts, Quality Time, Physical Touch, and Acts of Service – and discover how they shape your relationship with God. Join the conversation and learn to live out your faith in everyday life. Episode Resources: To Sponsor a Child through Compassion International: Compassion.com/hearingjesus Or Text HEARINGJESUS to 83393 For ad-free content, family discussion guides, journaling worksheets, bonus content, and our private discussion forum, please visit our Patreon page: patreon.com/HearingJesus Coaching/Spiritual Direction: https://shehears.org/coaching Learn: https://shehears.org Shop: https://shehears.org/resources Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reading God's Word to Hear His Voice On today's episode, Rachael speaks about the motivation for writing a Bible Study and some of the common insecurities we all share. As we learn to read God's word, it makes it easier to hear His voice. Episode Resources: To Sponsor a Child through Compassion International: Compassion.com/hearingjesus Or Text HEARINGJESUS to 83393 For ad-free content, family discussion guides, journaling worksheets, bonus content, and our private discussion forum, please visit our Patreon page: patreon.com/HearingJesus Coaching/Spiritual Direction: https://shehears.org/coaching Learn: https://shehears.org Shop: https://shehears.org/resources Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Roots: Made in God's Image What Does it Mean to Be Made in the Image of God? In today's episode, Rachael discusses how our identity in Christ defines us as believers and what it actually means to be made in the image of God. How does God define us? How can we make sure that definition speaks louder than the world’s definition of us? All this and more on today’s episode. Episode Resources: To Sponsor a Child through Compassion International: Compassion.com/hearingjesus Or Text HEARINGJESUS to 83393 For family discussion guides, journaling worksheets, bonus content, and our private discussion forum, please visit our Patreon page: patreon.com/HearingJesus Coaching/Spiritual Direction: https://shehears.org/coaching Learn: https://shehears.org Shop: https://shehears.org/resources Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Roots: How God Pursues Us As A Father In today's episode, Rachael revisits a topic that can be so hard for many: the father wound. But what we learn is that God is a good father, and you are a child of God. No matter what your experience has been like, God can heal the father wound when it’s triggered. You Belong to God. How can He heal this area of our heart in those moments when the pain feels physical? All of this and more on today's episode. Episode Resources: To Sponsor a Child through Compassion International: Compassion.com/hearingjesus Or Text HEARINGJESUS to 83393 For family discussion guides, journaling worksheets, bonus content, and our private discussion forum, please visit our Patreon page: patreon.com/HearingJesus Coaching/Spiritual Direction: https://shehears.org/coaching Learn: https://shehears.org Shop: https://shehears.org/resources Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From Hurt to Whole: How God Wires Us for Healing From Trauma- Part 2 God has wired us for healing, but we have to have the right tools. Today I share some of the things that helped me in my own journey towards physical healing from emotional abuse and childhood trauma. Resources mentioned in today's podcast: Syntonic Light Therapy: https://www.optometrists.org/vision-therapy/neuro-optometry/vision-and-brain-injuries/vision-therapy-for-concussions/what-is-syntonic-phototherapy/ Resource About Acupuncture and the Nervous System from John Hopkins: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/acupuncture Breathing Exercises: https://www.cordem.org/globalassets/files/academic-assembly/2017-aa/handouts/day-three/biofeedback-exercises-for-stress-2---fernances-j.pdf EMDR: An Article from Focus on the Family: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/family-qa/eye-movement-desensitization-and-reprocessing-emdr/ Episode Resources: To Sponsor a Child through Compassion International: Compassion.com/hearingjesus Or Text HEARINGJESUS to 83393 For ad-free content, family discussion guides, journaling worksheets, bonus content, and our private discussion forum, please visit our Patreon page: patreon.com/HearingJesus Coaching/Spiritual Direction: https://shehears.org/coaching Learn: https://shehears.org Shop: https://shehears.org/resources Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From Hurt to Whole: How God Wires Us for Healing From Trauma- Part 1 God has wired us for healing, but we have to have the right tools. Today I share some of the things that helped me in my own journey towards physical healing from emotional abuse and childhood trauma. Resources mentioned in today's podcast: Syntonic Light Therapy: https://www.optometrists.org/vision-therapy/neuro-optometry/vision-and-brain-injuries/vision-therapy-for-concussions/what-is-syntonic-phototherapy/ Resource About Acupuncture and the Nervous System from John Hopkins: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/acupuncture Breathing Exercises: https://www.cordem.org/globalassets/files/academic-assembly/2017-aa/handouts/day-three/biofeedback-exercises-for-stress-2---fernances-j.pdf EMDR: An Article from Focus on the Family: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/family-qa/eye-movement-desensitization-and-reprocessing-emdr/ Episode Resources: To Sponsor a Child through Compassion International: Compassion.com/hearingjesus Or Text HEARINGJESUS to 83393 For ad-free content, family discussion guides, journaling worksheets, bonus content, and our private discussion forum, please visit our Patreon page: patreon.com/HearingJesus Coaching/Spiritual Direction: https://shehears.org/coaching Learn: https://shehears.org Shop: https://shehears.org/resources Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Faith and Ego: How Spiritual Narcissism Impacts Church Culture- Part 4 Hardly a week goes by without news of another Mega-Church pastor falling into moral failure. Why? And why does it seem like they all are working from the same playbook? Because they are. I believe narcissism is a spirit, and the enemy has been using it to attack the church for a long time because the devil is a narcissist. Join me as we take a look at how we can deal with narcissism, church hurt, and spiritual abuse. Is this a hard topic? Absolutely. But I also believe that God wants to reveal so He can heal. The thing is.... if we don’t talk about it? It won’t ever get better. Episode Resources: To Sponsor a Child through Compassion International: Compassion.com/hearingjesus Or Text HEARINGJESUS to 83393 For family discussion guides, journaling worksheets, bonus content, and our private discussion forum, please visit our Patreon page: patreon.com/HearingJesus Coaching/Spiritual Direction: https://shehears.org/coaching Learn: https://shehears.org Shop: https://shehears.org/resources Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Faith and Ego: How Spiritual Narcissism Impacts Church Culture- Part 3 Hardly a week goes by without news of another Mega-Church pastor falling into moral failure. Why? And why does it seem like they all are working from the same playbook? Because they are. I believe narcissism is a spirit, and the enemy has been using it to attack the church for a long time because the devil is a narcissist. Join me as we take a look at how we can deal with narcissism, church hurt, and spiritual abuse. Is this a hard topic? Absolutely. But I also believe that God wants to reveal so He can heal. The thing is.... if we don’t talk about it? It won’t ever get better. Episode Resources: To Sponsor a Child through Compassion International: Compassion.com/hearingjesus Or Text HEARINGJESUS to 83393 For family discussion guides, journaling worksheets, bonus content, and our private discussion forum, please visit our Patreon page: patreon.com/HearingJesus Coaching/Spiritual Direction: https://shehears.org/coaching Learn: https://shehears.org Shop: https://shehears.org/resources Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Faith and Ego: How Spiritual Narcissism Impacts Church Culture- Part 2 Hardly a week goes by without news of another Mega-Church pastor falling into moral failure. Why? And why does it seem like they all are working from the same playbook? Because they are. I believe narcissism is a spirit, and the enemy has been using it to attack the church for a long time because the devil is a narcissist. Join me as we take a look at how we can deal with narcissism, church hurt, and spiritual abuse. Is this a hard topic? Absolutely. But I also believe that God wants to reveal so He can heal. The thing is.... if we don’t talk about it? It won’t ever get better. Episode Resources: To Sponsor a Child through Compassion International: Compassion.com/hearingjesus Or Text HEARINGJESUS to 83393 For family discussion guides, journaling worksheets, bonus content, and our private discussion forum, please visit our Patreon page: patreon.com/HearingJesus Coaching/Spiritual Direction: https://shehears.org/coaching Learn: https://shehears.org Shop: https://shehears.org/resources Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Faith and Ego: How Spiritual Narcissism Impacts Church Culture- Part 1 Hardly a week goes by without news of another Mega-Church pastor falling into moral failure. Why? And why does it seem like they all are working from the same playbook? Because they are. I believe narcissism is a spirit, and the enemy has been using it to attack the church for a long time because the devil is a narcissist. Join me as we take a look at how we can deal with narcissism, church hurt, and spiritual abuse. Is this a hard topic? Absolutely. But I also believe that God wants to reveal so He can heal. The thing is.... if we don’t talk about it? It won’t ever get better. Episode Resources: To Sponsor a Child through Compassion International: Compassion.com/hearingjesus Or Text HEARINGJESUS to 83393 For family discussion guides, journaling worksheets, bonus content, and our private discussion forum, please visit our Patreon page: patreon.com/HearingJesus Coaching/Spiritual Direction: https://shehears.org/coaching Learn: https://shehears.org Shop: https://shehears.org/resources Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I'm Here, I See You, and I'm Real: How God Speaks to The Broken Hearted In Today's episode, Rachael has a conversation with Keewani Vallejo-Cook (Kiwi). Kiwi is power and joy rolled into one. Her story is one of extreme poverty and lack of resources, to God miraculously opening doors through Compassion and post-secondary education. Kiwi shares her personal journey of growing up in poverty in the Philippines and how she encountered God's love and provision through the Compassion Program. She highlights the impact of sponsorship on her life and the importance of speaking life into the lives of sponsored children. Kiwi encourages listeners to trust in God's provision and to be obedient to His call. She emphasizes the ripple effect of sponsorship and the opportunity to be a blessing to others. Kiwi concludes with a prayer for the listeners and invites them to join in sponsoring a child through Compassion International. Kiwi is now a doctor of physical therapy living in Dallas. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Personal Journey 03:00 Encountering God and Joining Compassion Program 07:37 From Poverty to College Education 09:03 Experiencing God's Presence and Faithfulness 13:17 Meeting Sponsor and Impact of Sponsorship 16:03 Partnering with Compassion and Impacting Generations 20:26 Being a Part of God's Global Work 22:31 Prayer and Closing Remarks Episode Resources: To Sponsor a Child through Compassion International: Compassion.com/hearingjesus Or Text HEARINGJESUS to 83393 For family discussion guides, journaling worksheets, bonus content, and our private discussion forum, please visit our Patreon page: patreon.com/HearingJesus Coaching/Spiritual Direction: https://shehears.org/coaching Learn: https://shehears.org Shop: https://shehears.org/resources Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ROOTS: Allowing God to Take the Lead Part 2 Do you try to do things on your own terms? Are you trying to make a name for yourself or build your own future? Sometimes, we are going after a good thing, but if we are doing it in the wrong way, our own way, it will eventually crumble. In this two-part series, we are taking a look at the Tower of Babel in Genesis and all the ways God provides ways for us to do things His way instead. Going ahead of God and doing things in our own strength can only last so long. Episode Resources: To Sponsor a Child through Compassion International: Compassion.com/hearingjesus Or Text HEARINGJESUS to 83393 For family discussion guides, journaling worksheets, bonus content, and our private discussion forum, please visit our Patreon page: patreon.com/HearingJesus Coaching/Spiritual Direction: https://shehears.org/coaching Learn: https://shehears.org Shop: https://shehears.org/resources Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ROOTS: Allowing God to Take the Lead Part 1 Do you try to do things on your own terms? Are you trying to make a name for yourself or build your own future? Sometimes, we are going after a good thing, but if we are doing it in the wrong way, our own way, it will eventually crumble. In this two-part series, we are taking a look at the Tower of Babel in Genesis and all the ways God provides ways for us to do things His way instead. Going ahead of God and doing things in our own strength can only last so long. Episode Resources: To Sponsor a Child through Compassion International: Compassion.com/hearingjesus Or Text HEARINGJESUS to 83393 For family discussion guides, journaling worksheets, bonus content, and our private discussion forum, please visit our Patreon page: patreon.com/HearingJesus Coaching/Spiritual Direction: https://shehears.org/coaching Learn: https://shehears.org Shop: https://shehears.org/resources Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Roots: Obedience is Rarely Comfortable Today Rachael is sharing an episode about how the desire to be included and accepted calls us to a higher place in our walk with God. Rachael walks us through the ways we can step into the calling God has for us as believers, even when it’s hard. The call to obedience is never easy, but we can do it with God’s help. Episode Resources: To Sponsor a Child through Compassion International: Compassion.com/hearingjesus Or Text HEARINGJESUS to 83393 For family discussion guides, journaling worksheets, bonus content, and our private discussion forum, please visit our Patreon page: patreon.com/HearingJesus Coaching/Spiritual Direction: https://shehears.org/coaching Learn: https://shehears.org Shop: https://shehears.org/resources Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Roots: God's Desire to Use Us to Bless Others In today's episode, Rachael shares about how we can allow Jesus to heal the broken and hurting spaces in our lives: Jesus can reach into those broken and hurting places to make them new if we let Him. We all have broken and hurting spaces in our lives. Although our tendency is to keep them hidden, He is the God who redeems and restores. Originally part of the Desires of the Heart Series: The Desire to be Touched Episode Resources: To Sponsor a Child through Compassion International: Compassion.com/hearingjesus Or Text HEARINGJESUS to 83393 For family discussion guides, journaling worksheets, bonus content, and our private discussion forum, please visit our Patreon page: patreon.com/HearingJesus Coaching/Spiritual Direction: https://shehears.org/coaching Learn: https://shehears.org Shop: https://shehears.org/resources Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Roots: How God Reaches Down to Rescue Us As part of our Roots series, Rachael revisits an event in her life that shows the powerful way God chooses us to be His children. We also talk through the idea of surrender and how God’s love allows us to fully hand our lives over to Him. Originally part of the Desires of the Heart Series: The Desire to be Chosen Episode Resources: To Sponsor a Child through Compassion International: Compassion.com/hearingjesus Or Text HEARINGJESUS to 83393 For family discussion guides, journaling worksheets, bonus content, and our private discussion forum, please visit our Patreon page: patreon.com/HearingJesus Coaching/Spiritual Direction: https://shehears.org/coaching Learn: https://shehears.org Shop: https://shehears.org/resources Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

462// Roots: Fighting For Our Blessing What is the difference between shame and guilt? And how do shame and guilt play into the idea of blessing? Join Rachael as she explores these two ideas and explains how we sometimes need to fight for our blessing. Episode Resources: To Sponsor a Child through Compassion International: Compassion.com/hearingjesus Or Text HEARINGJESUS to 83393 For family discussion guides, journaling worksheets, bonus content, and our private discussion forum, please visit our Patreon page: patreon.com/HearingJesus Coaching/Spiritual Direction: https://shehears.org/coaching Learn: https://shehears.org Shop: https://shehears.org/resources Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Roots: How God Affirms Us as His Children As part of our roots series this month, I am replaying week 2 from the Desires of the Heart Series. This week we talked about the desire to be affirmed. There are ways that God reveals to us how He sees everything we are doing while reminding us that we don’t have to earn God’s love. We already have it. Episode Resources: To Sponsor a Child through Compassion International: Compassion.com/hearingjesus Or Text HEARINGJESUS to 83393 For family discussion guides, journaling worksheets, bonus content, and our private discussion forum, please visit our Patreon page: patreon.com/HearingJesus Coaching/Spiritual Direction: https://shehears.org/coaching Learn: https://shehears.org Shop: https://shehears.org/resources Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hearing God's Voice in the Stillness Have you ever had a season of hiddenness? A season where it feels like God has tucked you away somewhere? In this episode, we look at the story of the prophet Elijah and how God works in those hidden seasons of our lives. Episode Resources: To Sponsor a Child through Compassion International: Compassion.com/hearingjesus Or Text HEARINGJESUS to 83393 For family discussion guides, journaling worksheets, bonus content, and our private discussion forum, please visit our Patreon page: patreon.com/HearingJesus Coaching/Spiritual Direction: https://shehears.org/coaching Learn: https://shehears.org Shop: https://shehears.org/resources Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we are taking some time to look at how we can approach the hard moments in our lives through the lens of faith. We all have those "mountains" we keep circling: unresolved hurts, unfinished conversations, untamed emotions. Today, we are talking about some practical tips that will allow us to climb a little higher, finally. Episode Resources: To Sponsor a Child through Compassion International: Compassion.com/hearingjesus Or Text HEARINGJESUS to 83393 For ad-free content, family discussion guides, journaling worksheets, bonus content, and our private discussion forum, please visit our Patreon page: patreon.com/HearingJesus Coaching/Spiritual Direction: https://shehears.org/coaching Learn: https://shehears.org Shop: https://shehears.org/resources Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this month's series, ROOTS, Rachael is airing some older episodes that many listeners may have missed. These episodes, although from a couple of years ago, showcase Rachael's heart and motivation for starting the show. Even if you have heard some of these episodes, the messages they contain are sure to bless you as they serve as a reminder of how much God loves you. The enemy's voice of condemnation can sometimes cloud our thoughts. How can we tell the difference between the enemy's lies and when God actually speaks to us? We are talking about all of this and more on today's show. Episode Resources: To Sponsor a Child through Compassion International: Compassion.com/hearingjesus Or Text HEARINGJESUS to 83393 For family discussion guides, journaling worksheets, bonus content, and our private discussion forum, please visit our Patreon page: patreon.com/HearingJesus Coaching/Spiritual Direction: https://shehears.org/coaching Learn: https://shehears.org Shop: https://shehears.org/resources Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

457// Uncomfortable Christmas Today I am sharing an episode of the JoyBringer Podcast. I recently had a discussion with my bestie, Season Bowers, about advent and why being UNcomfortable this Christmas might be better than being Comfortable. I loved this conversation, and pray it blesses you. You can hear more from Season at: SeasonBowers.com You can also find her on Instagram and Facebook Episode Resources: To Sponsor a Child through Compassion International: Compassion.com/hearingjesus Or Text HEARINGJESUS to 83393 For family discussion guides, journaling worksheets, bonus content, and our private discussion forum, please visit our Patreon page: patreon.com/HearingJesus Coaching/Spiritual Direction: https://shehears.org/coaching Learn: https://shehears.org Shop: https://shehears.org/resources Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices