Set Apart Podcast

In this episode as part of the He Is series, Leslie unpacks Biblical keys to finding lasting joy in Christ. If persecuted Christians can rejoice in their prison cells, if impoverished people can be cheerful amidst their circumstances, and if the Apostle Paul could be happy even with his unimaginable trials, what excuse do we have not to embrace lasting joy? And yet many of us struggle with the pitfall of "delayed happiness", basing our joy on specific circumstances, hopes or dreams. In this message Leslie helps us transition from circumstantial happiness to unshakeable joy no matter what our circumstances - in Christ.For more resources from Leslie, visit https://setapart.org/. To learn more about our 2025 Set Apart Conference, visit https://setapart.org/. To apply for our 2025 Ellerslie full ride scholarship giveaway, https://ellerslie.com/scholarship-giveaway-2025/. To support Set Apart Ministries, visit https://setapart.org/support/.

Leslie continues her He Is series with an encouraging message on gaining unshakeable confidence in Christ. In this episode, she offers Biblical keys to overcoming insecurity, stepping out of our comfort zones, and making an impact on this world with the Heavenly confidence that is only found in Jesus. If you have ever struggled with insecurity or have hesitated to take bold steps for God's glory, this episode will inspire and encourage you to become infused with the confidence of Christ.For more resources from Leslie, visit https://setapart.org/. To learn about our 2025 Set Apart Conference, visit https://setapart.org/2025-set-apart-conference/. To register for our Ellerslie Online discipleship program, visit To support Set Apart Ministries, visit https://www.ellersliestudents.com/ellerslie-online. To support Set Apart Ministries, visit https://setapart.org/support/.

Leslie continues her message on He is My Healer with a Biblical look at the often confusing issue of physical healing. In this episode, Leslie offers key Scriptures and Biblical principles for knowing Jesus as our Healer while also keeping a surrendered heart when it comes to our physical health. If you have struggled with knowing how to pray about health issues, this message offers a Biblically balanced perspective, as well as encouragement for seasons of physical suffering.For more resources from Leslie, visit https://setapart.org/. To register for our 2025 Set Apart Conference, visit https://setapart.org/2025-set-apart-conference/. To support Set Apart Ministries, visit https://setapart.org/support/. For additional episodes from Leslie on physical health, visit https://setapart.org/most-asked-questions/#19.

Leslie continues the He Is series this week with Part Two of her message, He is My Healer. In this episode, she shares four key truths that can help us experience the supernatural inner healing that is found only in Jesus, no matter what difficulties or traumas we have faced. This message reminds us that even when nobody else in the world can relate to our struggles, He is the All-Sufficient One and the God of All Comfort. As Leslie shares in this episode, when we receive the healing that Jesus offers, we will see God turn all that the enemy meant for evil in our lives to good.For more resources from Leslie, visit https://setapart.org/. To learn about our 2025 Set Apart Conference, visit https://setapart.org/2025-set-apart-conference/. To learn about our 2025 Ellerslie Discipleship Programs, visit https://ellerslie.com/. To support Set Apart Ministries, visit https://setapart.org/support/.

Leslie continues the He Is series with a powerful message about finding true inner healing and emotional restoration in Christ. Many of us sense that we need inner healing from traumatic things we've walked through, but we don’t always believe that healing can be found in Christ. The enemy often tells us that we will always be impaired by our emotional pain, or that we will find better answers in human comfort than in God of all comfort. But as Leslie shares in this episode, the Bible makes it clear that Jesus is our true Healer and Restorer. Human comfort is only meant to be an extension of the Heavenly comfort and healing that is ultimately found in Jesus Christ. This message offers Biblical keys to finding emotional wholeness in Christ.For more resources from Leslie, visit www.setapart.org. To learn more about our 2025 Set Apart Conference, visit https://setapart.org/2025-set-apart-conference/. To support Set Apart Ministries, visit https://setapart.org/support/.

Leslie continues the He Is series with a powerful exploration of the worthiness of Christ - He is worthy to receive anything and everything we have to give Him. As modern Christians, we often focus on the personal blessings and benefits we might receive from Christ, but our true motive for following Him should simply be His worthiness. In this message Leslie unpacks a powerful classic sermon called Ten Shekels and a Shirt, freshly reminding us of what it really means to live for the glory of our King. For more resources from Leslie, visit www.setpart.org. To explore our 2025 Ellerslie Discipleship Programs, visit https://ellerslie.com/be-discipled/. To learn about our 2025 Set Apart Conference, visit https://setapart.org/2025-set-apart-conference/. To support Set Apart Ministries, visit https://setapart.org/support/.

Leslie continues the He Is series with a powerful reminder about what it means to really surrender our lives to the One who is worthy of all. It's easy to give only part of our lives to Christ, and yet maintain selfish control over key areas of our lives. This episode brings us back to the heart of true Christianity - not just giving lip-service to Christ, but cultivating a heart that is fully yielded to the One who gave everything to redeem us.To learn about our 2025 Set Apart Conference, visit https://setapart.org/2025-set-apart-conference/. For more resources from Leslie, visit https://setapart.org/. To support Set Apart Ministries, visit https://setapart.org/support/.

Leslie continues the He Is series this week with Part Two of her message: He is My Victory. This episode offers a powerful and practical look at what it means to walk in victory through difficult circumstances and challenging relationships. While we often believe that we need to be discouraged or defeated when we face undesired circumstances or frustrating relationships, Leslie shares key Biblical truths that can help us step into the triumph and victory that is ours in Christ. This episode is a great reminder that whatever challenges you are going through right now - whether circumstantially or relationally - victory is not only possible, it is God's plan for you as a daughter of the King.For more resources from Leslie, visit https://setapart.org/. To check out our Set Apart Christmas specials, visit https://shop.setapart.org/. To learn more about our 2025 Set Apart Conference, visit https://setapart.org/2025-set-apart-conference/. To support Set Apart Ministries, visit https://setapart.org/support/.

Leslie continues the He Is series this week with an encouraging and life-giving message on finding victory and triumph in all situations through Christ. Though modern voices often insist that victorious Christianity is not possible, the Bible makes it clear that we are called to be "more than conquerors" over every difficult circumstance we face. Whether it's walking in victory over the controlling power of sin, the oppression of the enemy, or difficult and discouraging circumstances, this episode shows us Biblically how we can experience real triumph through the power of Jesus Christ.For more resources from Leslie, visit www.setapart.org. To shop our Christmas gift bundles, visit www.shop.setapart.org. To learn about our 2025 Set Apart Conference, visit https://setapart.org/support/.

This week, as part of the He Is series, Leslie unpacks a beautiful attribute of Jesus - He is our Friend. We don’t often think of Jesus as a close trusted Friend, and yet that is the kind of relationship He desires with us. It is truly awe-inspiring to realize that even though He is the King of kings and Lord of lords, He delights to enter into personal, intimate, daily fellowship with us. In this episode, Leslie offers key practical ways to begin cultivating a thriving friendship with Jesus Christ and truly step into the reality that He is our Friend.For more resources from Leslie, visit www.setapart.org. To see our Set Apart Christmas specials, visit shop.setapart.org. To learn more about our 2025 Set Apart Conference, visit https://setapart.org/2025-set-apart-conference/. To support Set Apart Ministries, visit https://setapart.org/support/.

Leslie continues the He Is series this week by unpacking the reality that Jesus is our Hope. Even though the enemy often tries to discourage us with dismal pictures of what lies ahead, in Christ we always have a hope and a future. In this episode Leslie offers three lesser known but extremely effective ways to make Jesus is our Hope on a daily basis. This encouraging episode reminds us that with Him there is always a reason to smile at the future.For more resources from Leslie, visit www.setapart.org. To check out our Set Apart Christmas specials, visit https://shop.setapart.org/. To support Set Apart Ministries, visit https://setapart.org/support/.

This week Leslie dives into her new series with a powerful episode on making Jesus our Peace. Scripture says that the peace Jesus gives "surpasses all understanding”, which means that His peace is far more powerful than “all human thought, reasoning, and understanding.” His peace is stronger than our emotions, thoughts, circumstances or any lies the enemy may whisper to us. That is why Christians throughout history have been able to face extreme situations and remain supernaturally peaceful through it all - because they chose to make Jesus Christ their Prince of Peace. As Leslie reminds us in this episode, even when fear and uncertainty swirl around us, we can have perfect peace in any storm when we remain in Christ.For more resources from Leslie, visit https://setapart.org/. To learn more about Leslie's books, magazines, and other resources for women, visit www.shop.setapart.org. To support Set Apart Ministries, visit https://setapart.org/support/.

Leslie begins an exciting new series this week, He Is - Experiencing the Extraordinary Reality of Jesus. In this episode, she casts an inspiring vision for knowing Jesus as so much more than our Savior or even our Lord - knowing Jesus as the One who can truly meet our every need, even when others fail us. Leslie reminds us that knowing Jesus is an endless frontier of discovery. This message freshly challenges us to pull up our tent stakes and explore the depths of all that He is and all that He wants to be in our daily lives.For more resources from Leslie, visit www.setapart.org. To learn more about our 2025 Set Apart Conference, visit https://setapart.org/2025-set-apart-conference/. To support Set Apart Ministires, visit https://setapart.org/support/.

This week Leslie revisits some of the most foundations truths living set apart for Christ, in this inspiring episode on overcoming spiritual apathy. In this episode, Leslie reminds us that to truly be Christ's disciple - we must start all in for Jesus and stay all in for Jesus: No matter what happens in our lives, no matter what happens in the world around us, no matter how many temptations come against us, no matter how many disappointments we face, and no matter how misunderstood or reviled we are.  In times like these, we all need to be freshly resolved to count the cost, take up our cross and follow Him. This message helps us gain a clear vision for the crucified, radically devoted, and incredibly fulfilling life He has called us to.For more free resources from Leslie, visit www.setapart.org. For gift ideas, books, and other materials on Set Apart Living, visit our new online store: shop.setapart.org. To support Set Apart Ministries, visit https://setapart.org/support/.

Leslie continues her Most Asked Questions this week with a powerful look at ways to strengthen your marriage. While tools like marriage books and marriage conferences can be helpful, the primary way to cultivate a strong and healthy marriage is to bring Christ into the center of the relationship. In this episode, Leslie offers several practical ways to bring vibrant prayer, spiritual growth, and Christ-like character into your marriage, no matter what your specific life challenges may be. When Jesus Christ is invited to be the Guest of Honor in your marriage relationship, the result is strong and lasting unity with your spouse.For more marriage resources from Leslie, visit www.setapart.org and www.setapartmotherhood.com, and https://shop.setapart.org/collections/courses/products/a-vibrant-marriage-online-course To support Set Apart Ministries, visit https://setapart.org/support/. To learn more about our 2025 Ellerslie Discipleship Programs, visit https://ellerslie.com/be-discipled/.

Leslie continues her Most Asked Questions series with this practical look at preparing for marriage in a Christ-centered way. In this episode, Leslie shares key spiritual truths that help us prepare now for a strong, lasting, God-honoring future marriage. As Leslie reminds us, you don't need to wait until you meet your future spouse to begin preparing for a love story that will stand the test of time. And even if God has called you to a lifetime of singleness, applying these principle will never be wasted, because they strengthen your relationship with Jesus Christ.For more resources from Leslie, visit https://setapart.org/. For additional podcasts on preparing for marriage, visit https://setapart.org/179-becoming-marriage-ready/ and https://setapart.org/180-becoming-marriage-ready-part-two/. To learn more about our 2025 Set Apart Conference, visit https://setapart.org/2025-set-apart-conference/. To support Set Apart Ministries, visit https://setapart.org/support/

Leslie continues her Most Asked Questions series with a powerful look at what it means to fall in love with God's Word. In this episode, she unpacks three key principles for gaining a true passion for the Bible and offers practical ways to bring your personal Bible study times to life. This message reminds us that diving into God’s Word for the purpose of knowing Him is one of the best ways we can spend our time and energy, and that it will always reap eternal fruit in our lives.For more resources from Leslie, visit www.setapart.org. For part one of this message, visit: https://setapart.org/most-asked-questions/#329. To learn more about our Ellerslie Discipleship https://ellerslie.com/be-discipled/. To learn about our 2025 Set Apart Conference, visit https://setapart.org/2025-set-apart-conference/. For Bible study books by Nathan Johnson, visit https://ellerslie.store/books/. To support Set Apart Ministries, visit https://setapart.org/support/.

Leslie continues her Most Asked Questions series with Part One of a two-part message on gaining a genuine love for studying God's Word. As Christian women it's easy to see Bible study as a chore or obligation, without really understanding the significance or beauty of immersing in God's Word regularly. We often take an academic approach to Bible study, which causes it to feel tedious and dry. In this episode, Leslie unpacks three critical principles for shifting our mindset toward God'd Word, and helps us discover the joy and privilege of exploring Scripture from a relational - rather than a dutiful - motivation.For more resources from Leslie, visit www.setapart.org. To learn more about our 2025 Ellerslie Discipleship Programs, visit https://ellerslie.com/be-discipled/. Find Nathan Johnson's books at https://ellerslie.store/saturation-bible-study/. To support Set Apart Ministires, visit https://setapart.org/support/.

Leslie continues her Most Asked Questions series with Part Two of her message on cultivating a drama-free lifestyle. As women, creating or getting involved in gossip and drama can be one of the primary tools the enemy uses to get our focus off Christ and remove the perfect peace that God intends us to have as daughters of the King. In this episode, Leslie offers three biblical keys to choosing a quietness and peace over unhealthy human drama, and embracing the true adventure and excitement of a God-centered life.To listen to Part One of this message, visit https://setapart.org/most-asked-questions/#26. For more resources from Leslie, visit www.setapart.org. To learn about our 2025 Set Apart Conference, visit https://setapart.org/2025-set-apart-conference/. To explore our new online store, visit shop.setapart.org. To support Set Apart Ministries, visit https://setapart.org/support/.

Leslie continues her Most Asked Questions series with a compelling discussion on cultivating a no-drama lifestyle. While adventure and spiritual battle go hand in hand with walking the narrow way of the Cross, God doesn't intend us to live a life of constant crisis, chaos and drama. In this episode, Leslie offers three biblical and practical keys for responding to drama and distraction in a healthy way and building a life that is marked by peace, calm, and stability of soul. For more resources from Leslie, visit https://setapart.org/. To listen to additional episodes from Leslie on spiritual warfare, visit https://setapart.org/110-engaging-in-spiritual-warfare-part-one/ and https://setapart.org/111-engaging-in-spiritual-warfare-part-two/. To read Leslie's article called The Power of the Tongue, visit https://setapart.org/power-tongue/. To learn more about our 2025 Set Apart Conference, visit https://setapart.org/2025-set-apart-conference/. To support Set Apart Ministries, visit https://setapart.org/support/.

Leslie continues her Most Asked Questions series with Part Two of her message on honoring God with our time. Living in a noisy, busy world, it's easy to lose sight of God's bigger picture for our lives. In this episode, Leslie outlines four key ways we can build our lives around what is most important, offering a biblical mindset toward key ares of time management, including rest, entertainment, and serving others. As Leslie reminds us, when we consecrate our time to Christ, we find a far deeper satisfaction than anything the distractions of this world can offer.  We won’t need to chase after the world’s counterfeit excitement, because we will be living in a real-life adventure of world-changing Christianity.To explore more resources from Leslie, visit www.setapart.org and shop.setapart.org. For information on our 2025 Set Apart Conference, visit https://setapart.org/2025-set-apart-conference/. To support Set Apart Ministries, visit https://setapart.org/support/.

Leslie continues her Most Asked Questions series with the first of a two-part message on honoring God with our time. The Bible says that we are called to “redeem the time”, which means to seize each moment God has given us and use it for His glory, and not our own selfish agenda. As Leslie shares in this episode, effectively managing our time is a key way to avoid wasting our lives on temporal, meaningless things. Leslie unpacks two key principles for keeping our lives and time centered around God's priorities, no matter what season we are in.For more resources from Leslie, visit www.setapart.org. To support Set Apart Ministries, visit https://setapart.org/support/. To learn about our 2025 Set Apart Conference, visit https://setapart.org/2025-set-apart-conference/. To listen to Purposeful Time Management, visit https://setapart.org/231christ-centered-time-management-personal-life-lessons-part-13/. To listen to Overcoming Burnout, visit https://setapart.org/76-overcoming-burnout/.

Leslie continues her Most Asked Questions series by offering key Biblical truths for seasons of loneliness. Loneliness is not God’s lifelong design for us, but seasons of loneliness are a necessary part of following the narrow way of the Cross. As Leslie reminds us in this episode, instead of seeing loneliness as a problem that needs to be avoided at all costs, we can choose to embrace it as an opportunity to grow closer to Christ than we ever thought possible. We do not serve a distant God who can’t relate to our struggles or meet our deepest needs, but the perfect fulfillment of every longing within our heart, even in seasons of loneliness.For more resources from Leslie, visit www.setapart.org. To register for our 2025 Set Apart Conference, visit https://setapart.org/2025-set-apart-conference/. To visit our new online store, visit https://shop.setapart.org/. To support Set Apart Ministries, visit https://setapart.org/support/.

Leslie continues her Most Asked Questions series with Part Two of her message about cultivating faithfulness in our Christian walk. As Christians, we often lose sight of God's plans and purposes for us, simply because we are too preoccupied with the temporal pleasures and the distractions of this earthly life. In this episode, Leslie unpacks four practical and Biblical ways to begin fostering a heart of availability to God and a lifestyle of faithfulness, no matter where you are or what your circumstances.For more resources from Leslie, visit https://setapart.org/.To learn more about our Ellerslie Fall 5-Week Program, visit https://ellerslie.com/5-week-classic-training/. To check out our Set Apart online store, visit https://shop.setapart.org/. To support Set Apart Ministries, visit https://setapart.org/support/.

Leslie continues her Most Asked Questions series with Part One of a message about becoming a faithful Christian. In this episode, Leslie shares two powerful stories from Christian history, when ordinary men and women chose a path of faithfulness and availability to God - with world-changing outcomes. Leslie reminds us that there are no “special Christians”, only faithful Christians. Each of us has been called by God to impact the world for His glory. But we don’t need special qualifications to bear eternal fruit through our lives. We only need a heart fully surrendered to Jesus Christ, and faith in a mighty, faithful God. To learn more about Fall Ellerslie Discipleship 5-Week Program, visit https://ellerslie.com/be-discipled/. To visit our new Set Apart Online Store, visit https://shop.setapart.org/. For more resources from Leslie, visit https://setapart.org/. To support Set Apart Ministries, visit https://setapart.org/support/.

Leslie continues her Most Asked Questions series with Part Two of her message: What is a Biblical approach to health? Even though Scripture makes it clear that “life is more than food” (Lk. 12:23), it’s all too easy to behave otherwise. Whether we fall into the trap of self-indulgence and laziness when it comes to our eating habits, or struggle with becoming preoccupied with health food and fitness, it's all too easy to veer away from God's pattern in how we care for our physical bodies. As Leslie shares in this episode, living a healthful lifestyle can be a wonderful way to serve our families, bring discipline into our lives, and keep our bodies strong for the things God has called us to. But it can also become a form of idolatry if we build our lives around health instead of around Christ. In this episode, Leslie shares practical Biblical principles that can help us break through the fog of confusing messages and trends, and keep our focus on Christ when it comes to the area of health and wellness in today's world.To listen to Part One of this 2-part message, visit https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/most-asked-questions-part-one-what-is-a-biblical/id1187669968?i=1000663939817. For more resources from Leslie, visit www.setapart.org. To visit our new online store, visit https://shop.setapart.org/. To learn more about our Ellerslie Fall 5-Week Discipleship program, visit https://ellerslie.com/5-week-classic-training/. To support Set Apart Ministries, visit https://setapart.org/support/.

Leslie continues her Most Asked Questions series with a two-part message on a Biblical approach to health, healing, and wellness. There is a lot of confusion in Christianity surrounding the area of health, so approaching this area in a Christ-centered way can be a challenge. In Part One of this message, Leslie unpacks three Biblical keys for responding to health issues correctly. Whether you are facing a health issue or know someone who is, these principles can offer hope, encouragement, and clarity and remind us that Jesus is both our Healer and the One who's strength is made perfect in our weakness.For more resources from Leslie, visit www.setapart.org and https://shop.setapart.org/. To learn more about our Ellerslie Discipleship programs, visit https://ellerslie.com/be-discipled/. For additional episodes on fortification, see https://setapart.org/83-how-to-resist-satans-attacks-2/. https://setapart.org/110-engaging-in-spiritual-warfare-part-one/. https://setapart.org/111-engaging-in-spiritual-warfare-part-two/. To support Set Apart Ministries, visit https://setapart.org/support/.

Leslie continues her Most Asked Questions series with this practical and poignant look at Biblical purity. Despite what many Christians assume, purity is not an oppressive obligation, but a beautiful opportunity to honor the One who gave everything for us. In this episode, Leslie unpacks Biblical answers to many of the most common questions Christian women ask about purity, and casts a vision for godly purity that is both refreshing and inspiring.For more resources from Leslie, visit https://setapart.org/. To listen to additional episodes on purity, visit https://setapart.org/198-fresh-reminders-for-purity/ and https://setapart.org/152-the-purity-movement/. To learn more about our Fall 5-week Ellerslie Discipleship program, visit https://ellerslie.com/be-discipled/. To support Set Apart Ministries, visit https://setapart.org/support/.

Leslie continues her Most Asked Questions series with a timely episode on responding to cultural and political issues in a Biblical way. We often respond to cultural darkness with fear, anger or indifference. But as Leslie shares in this episode, we are called to engage with cultural issues in a Christ-like, God-honoring way, and shine Truth in the midst of a lost and dying world. We are called to go forward boldly into the battle like Esther, upheld by the mighty hand of our Defender and Deliverer. When we embrace the supernatural courage that He offers, we can become a world-changing tool in His hands — for such a time as this.To explore our new online store, visit https://shop.setapart.org/. To learn more about our Ellerslie discipleship programs, visit https://ellerslie.com/be-discipled/. For more resources from Leslie, visit www.setapart.org. To support this podcast, visit https://setapart.org/support/.

Leslie continues her Most Asked Questions series with this Biblical perspective on handling feelings of rejection. Many women struggle with feeling rejected by others. The enemy often uses these feelings of rejection to cause us to doubt God’s love for us and distract us from our calling to shine the light of Christ to this world. In this encouraging message, Leslie shares two Scriptural principles to give us Heavenly perspective when we are struggling with rejection. When we understand who we are in Christ and grasp our value to Him, we can walk in confidence and joy, even if others reject us. Scriptures covered in this episode: 1 John 1:9, Psalm 103: 12, Is 61:3, Joel 2:25, Gen 50:20, Luke 15:22-24, Psalm 45:10-11, 1 Sam 2:8.To learn more about our 2024 Weeklong and 5-Week Ellerslie Discipleship program, visit https://ellerslie.com/be-discipled/. For more resources from Leslie, visit https://setapart.org/. To support Set Apart Ministries, visit https://setapart.org/support/.

Leslie continues her Most Asked Questions series with a Biblical look on contentment in singleness. Many voices in modern Christianity imply that it is not possible to be happy or fulfilled in the single years. It's true that God designed us for relationship with others and, for most of us, He designed us for marriage. But as Leslie shares in this episode, it is not true that Jesus alone isn’t enough to fulfill us at the deepest level, even if every form of human companionship is stripped away. God has a tremendous purpose for our single years. This episode shows us that contentment in Christ is possible by His enabling grace, whether married or single, whether in plenty or in want, whether in easy circumstances or difficult ones. Even if we never experience earthly marriage, we can be completely fulfilled by our relationship with Jesus Christ. For information about our Ellerslie Weeklong Discipleship Program, visit https://ellerslie.com/weeklong-intensive-training/. To visit the new Set Apart online store, visit https://shop.setapart.org/. For more resources from Leslie, visit www.setapart.org. To support Set Apart Ministries, visit https://setapart.org/support/.

Leslie continues her Most Asked Questions series with a practical and eye-opening look at true Biblical modesty. We often make the mistake of defining modesty only by the style of clothing someone is wearing, but as Leslie shares in this episode, modesty is far more of an outflow of someone’s heart condition than anything else.  If we truly desire to showcase honor; to glorify Jesus and point eyes to Him, true modesty will be the natural outflow of our lives, not just in what we wear but in how we act, how we conduct our conversations, and how you show respect and honor to others around us. As Leslie reminds us in this message, true modesty is not dour and oppressive, but life-giving and liberating.To register to watch our 2024 Set Apart Conference online, visit https://setapart.org/2024-set-apart-conference/. To learn more about our 2024 Ellerslie Discipleship programs, visit https://ellerslie.com/be-discipled/. To support Set Apart Ministries, visit https://setapart.org/support/. For more resources from Leslie, visit www.setapart.org.

Leslie continues her Most Asked Questions series with a practical look on becoming an effective speaker. Contrary to popular belief, it's not always those who are impressive by human standards that God chooses to deliver His most important messages. As Leslie shares in this episode, if we become willing and open vessels that God can work through, He can use our words to change lives for eternity, even if we don't feel qualified or perfectly polished. Whether you are a public speaker or simply seeking to share Truth with others in your life, this message will encourage and equip you with spiritual tools for effectively communicating Truth.For more resources from Leslie, visit www.setapart.org. To learn more about our 2024 Ellerslie Discipleship Programs, visit https://ellerslie.com/be-discipled/. To register to watch our 2024 Set Apart Conference online, visit www.https://setapart.org/2024-set-apart-conference/. To support Set Apart Ministries, visit https://setapart.org/support/.

Leslie continues her Most Asked Questions series with a practical look at effectively communicating Truth through writing. Whether you are writing blogs, articles, books or even just simple letters and texts, the written word is a powerful tool for communicating the life-changing Truth of the Gospel. In this episode, Leslie shares her own writing journey and offers some key Biblical principles for effective writing that she has learned through her years as a Christian author.For more resources from Leslie, visit https://setapart.org/. To learn more about our 2024 Ellerslie Discipleship Programs, visit https://ellerslie.com/be-discipled/. To support Set Apart Ministries, visit https://setapart.org/support/.

Leslie continues her Most Asked Questions series this week with a Biblical look at decision making. Many Christians believe that it is more spiritual to use our common sense, follow our hearts, make our own decisions, and then ask God to bless them. The idea of waiting for God’s leading before we move forward with a decision is becoming a foreign concept among modern believers. If you’ve ever been confused about what role God wants to play in your decisions or how to determine His specific will for your life, you are not alone. In this episode Leslie unpacks what Bible has to say about being directed by God in our decision-making.To learn more about our 2024 Ellerslie discipleship programs visit whttps://ellerslie.com/be-discipled/. To learn about streaming a simulcast of our 2024 Set Apart Conference, visit https://setapart.org/2024-set-apart-conference/. For more resources from Leslie, visit www.setapart.org. To support Set Apart Ministries, visit https://setapart.org/support/.

Leslie continues her Most Asked Questions series this week with a Biblical and practical response to the question, "how can I hear God's voice?" Many Christians assume that God isn't interested in offering direct guidance for daily decisions, but the Bible makes it clear that we can hear, know, and follow the voice of our Shepherd. In this episode, Leslie shares two key principles that can help us learn to recognize the voice of God in our lives and cultivate a listening ear to His Spirit's leading.For more resources from Leslie, visit www.setapart.org. To support Set Apart Ministries, visit https://setapart.org/support/. To learn more about our 2024 Ellerslie Discipleship Training programs, visit https://ellerslie.com/be-discipled/. To learn more about our 2024 Set Apart Conference, visit https://setapart.org/2024-set-apart-conference/.

Leslie continues her Most Asked Questions series this week by tackling the topic "How can I know God's will for my life?" It might seem hard to discern what God’s specific calling on our lives. Am I called to be married or single? Am I called to be a missionary? Am I called to have a career? Am I called to this specific opportunity? But as Leslie shares in this episode, we all too often we get caught up in those kinds of questions and miss the fact that all our decisions are meant to flow out of a much deeper understanding of who we are called to be - daughters of the King.To learn more about our 2024 Set Apart Conference (attending in person or via simulcast) visit https://setapart.org/2024-set-apart-conference/. For more resources from Leslie, visit www.setapart.org. To support Set Apart Ministries, visit https://setapart.org/support/.

Leslie continues her Most Asked Questions with a powerful and refreshing look at understanding real prayer. Offering encouragement for those who have struggled to find a vibrant prayer life, Leslie provides practical keys that can help you take your praying from mundane and weak to powerful and effective. This episode reminds us of the importance and life-changing impact of true prayer, as well as equips us with real-life solutions to strengthen our praying in the midst of our busy and distracting world.Resources mentioned in this episode: He Is video: https://ellerslie.com/films/. Ellerslie Discipleship programs: https://ellerslie.com/be-discipled/. Additional resources on prayer from Leslie: www.setapart.org. To support Set Apart Ministries, visit https://setapart.org/support/.

Leslie continues her Most Asked Questions series by tackling the challenging question "How do I overcome fear?" By unpacking the promises of Psalm 91, Leslie gives us a fresh vision of what a mighty God we serve, and His desire to show Himself strong on our behalf. Leslie shares Biblical principles that can help us learn to abide under the shadow of the Almighty and take refuge in the shelter of His wings in whatever situation we are facing, big or small. As this episode reminds us, God's eyes run to and fro throughout the whole earth, ready to show Himself strong on behalf of those who will dare to trust Him.For more resources from Leslie on overcoming fear, visit www.setapart.org. To learn more about streaming a simulcast of our 2024 Set Apart Conference, visit https://setapart.org/2024-set-apart-conference/. To support Set Apart Ministries, visit https://setapart.org/support/.

Leslie continues her Most Asked Questions series this week with a deep dive into the question "Why does it seem like women's ministries are often shallow?" In this episode, Leslie unpacks some of the key reasons why many Christian leaders are choosing an easy, watered-down Gospel when it comes to women's ministry, and shows us how our own passionate pursuit of Jesus Christ can have a positive impact upon this modern-day trend. It won’t be chick flicks, spa parties, or shallow feel-good messages that will change a woman’s life and awaken her heart to the Gospel. It will be the pure, uncompromising, timeless Truth of Jesus Christ.  This episode reminds us not to settle for shallow when it comes to our spiritual lives, and offers practical ways we can influence the women around us to go after more of Jesus.For more resources from Leslie, visit www.setapart.org. To learn more about our Ellerslie Weeklong Discipleship Program August 3-8, visit www.https://ellerslie.com/be-discipled/. To learn more about streaming a simulcast of this year's Set Apart Conference, visit https://setapart.org/2024-set-apart-conference/. To support Set Apart Ministries, visit https://setapart.org/support/.

Leslie continues her Most Asked Questions series with a Biblical look at responding to manipulative people. Many women struggle with feeling controlled or strongly influenced by manipulative friendships, and it can be confusing to know how to respond to this challenge in a healthy and Christ-centered way. As Christians, we are to be controlled only by the Spirit of God, rather than by human manipulation. In this episode, Leslie shares three Biblical keys to becoming set free from manipulation. If you have struggled with being manipulated, you will be amazed and the freedom and joy you find once you allow God to remove the unhealthy control of others over your life, so that you can make yourself completely and fully available to Him.To learn more about our 2024 Set Apart Conference, visit https://setapart.org/2024-set-apart-conference/. For more resources from Leslie, visit www.setapart.org. To support Set Apart Ministries, visit https://setapart.org/support/.

Is it possible to be healthy and balanced in both family and ministry? While ministry is a wonderful way to showcase Christ’s love to others, the enemy can often use our good intentions to serve others as bait for stress, chaos and overcommitment. Many Christians who start enthusiastically in ministry end up in a place of burn out and disillusionment as time goes on. In this episode, Leslie draws from her own ministry experience to share key Biblical principles that can help us approach ministry in a healthy and Christ-centered way. She offers insights into how to balance ministry with other responsibilities such as family relationships, and gives practical suggestions for avoiding ministry burnout. This episode casts a vision for ministry that goes the distance.To learn more about our 2024 Ellerslie Discipleship programs, visit https://ellerslie.com/be-discipled/. To register for the 2024 Set Apart Conference, visit https://ellerslie.com/be-discipled/. For more resources from Leslie, visit www.setapart.org. To support Set Apart Ministries, visit https://setapart.org/support/.

In a world that constantly promotes "following your heart", how do we handle our emotions in a truly Biblical and God-honoring way? Leslie tackles that challenge in this episode of her Most Asked Questions series. In this week’s message, she unpacks what it means to be led by Truth vs. feelings. When our feelings will no longer dictate our thoughts, decisions, and daily actions, we can truly be led by God’s Spirit instead of our own emotions.For more resources from Leslie, visit https://setapart.org/. To register for the 2024 Set Apart Conference, visit https://setapart.org/2024-set-apart-conference/. To support Set Apart Ministries, visit https://setapart.org/support/.

Leslie continues her Most Asked Questions series with a Biblical look at how to overcome low self esteem and walk in true humility. In Scripture, we see the answer to both questions reflected in the life of John the Baptist who said, "He must increase, but I must decrease." Leslie offers key principles for exchanging concern over what others think for the desire that others would see Christ in and through our lives. In this episode, she also unpacks key Biblical truths that can help us combat the lies of the enemy when he attacks us in the area of insecurity and self-esteem.To register for our 2024 Set Apart Conference, visit https://setapart.org/events/. To support Set Apart Ministires, visit https://setapart.org/support/. For more resources from Leslie, visit https://setapart.org/.

This week Leslie launches her new series, Most Asked Questions, with a poignant look at a question that many of us have grappled with - why hasn't God answered my prayer? In this episode, Leslie shares five key reasons why it may seem that God is not hearing or answering our prayers. This message is a refreshing reminder of what true prayer is and offers rich encouragement to anyone who is looking for more purpose and power in their prayer life.For more resources from Leslie, visit www.setapart.org. To register for our 2024 Set Apart Conference, visit https://setapart.org/2024-set-apart-conference/. To support Set Apart Ministries, visit https://setapart.org/support/.

Leslie finishes her Navigating Modern Christianity series this week with a soul-stirring reminder about the importance of making Jesus our North Star. Christianity, in a nutshell, is all about a Person - the Person of Jesus Christ. As Leslie shares in this episode, anything in our spiritual lives that shifts our focus away from Jesus and His Great-Cross Work is off-center and a distraction from the true Gospel. In this message you'll glean three important principles that can help you keep Jesus as your North Star, and avoid many common pitfalls in the modern Church that come when we shift our gaze away from what truly matters.For more resources from Leslie, visit https://setapart.org/. To support Set Apart Ministries, visit https://setapart.org/support/. To learn more about our 2024 Set Apart Conference, visit https://setapart.org/2024-set-apart-conference/. To learn more about our 2024 Ellerslie Discipleship programs, visit https://ellerslie.com/be-discipled/.

Leslie continues her Navigating Modern Christianity series with the second part of her message on Overcoming Mediocrity. While it's easy to point the finger at the apathy we see in the Church at large, God often wants change to begin within us. In this powerful episode, Leslie offers two practical ways to let God have his way in our lives, become an example of vibrant Christianity, and inspire others with the way we choose to live.For more resources from Leslie, visit www.setapart.org. To learn more about our 2024 Set Apart Conference, visit https://setapart.org/2024-set-apart-conference/. To learn more about our Ellerslie Discipleship Training programs, visit https://ellerslie.com/be-discipled/. To support Set Apart Ministries, visit https://setapart.org/support/.

Leslie continues her series on Navigating Modern Christianity with a powerful episode on overcoming mediocrity in our spiritual lives. In modern Christianity, we are facing a crossroads between comfortable mediocrity and radical devotion to Jesus. As spiritual apathy becomes the norm, Leslie challenges us to grapple with the questions: how far are we willing to go in our devotion to Jesus Christ?  Is there such a thing as being too extreme in our passion for Him?For more resources from Leslie, visit www.setapart.org. To learn about our 2024 Set Apart Conference, visit https://setapart.org/2024-set-apart-conference/. To support Set Apart Ministries, visit https://setapart.org/support/.

Leslie continues her Navigating Modern Christianity series with a powerful and timely message about how to honorably handle weakness in other believers and in the Church as a whole. Our human tendency is to expose weakness in others and draw attention to it. But when we allow God to overwhelm us with His supernatural, victorious love toward His Body, our entire perspective changes. That’s when we become His blanket carriers, letting love cover a multitude of sins. The episode challenges us to let God flood us with fervent love for those in our lives and give us eyes not to see their weakness, but His strength, hope and redemption.To learn more about our Ellerslie Online Program, visit https://www.ellersliestudents.com/ellerslieonline. To learn about our 2024 Set Apart Conference (June 7-9), visit https://setapart.org/2024-set-apart-conference/. For more resources from Leslie, visit https://setapart.org/. To support Set Apart Ministries, visit https://setapart.org/support/.

Leslie continues her Navigating Modern Christianity series with a message about how to heal from legalism and respond to rules-based Christianity in a healthy way. If you have personally been hurt or oppressed by legalism, this episode will help you break free from rules and discover the freedom of the abiding life in Christ. Leslie also shares several practical keys for responding to legalistic Christians in a God-honoring way, forgiving those how have hurt you through legalism, and becoming a catalyst of God's amazing grace within the Body of Christ today.To learn more about our 2024 Ellerslie Scholarship giveaway, visit https://ellerslie.com/scholarship-giveaway-2024/. For more resources from Leslie, visit www.setapart.org. To support Set Apart Ministries, visit https://setapart.org/support/.