The Love Offering

There is something special about music. It has a unique way of staying with us and speaking straight to our souls. Have you ever heard a song on the radio or at church play that was exactly what you needed to hear? I certainly have. I've even noticed whatever I've been listening to the previous day is what I wake up singing the next morning or humming throughout the day. Before I know it, the people around me start humming and singing along too. A simple song can have powerful effects.Hannah Anderson is on the show today sharing about her book Heaven and Nature Sing. Join us to experience the goodness of our Creator King and learn how the whole earth sings his praise. Find your soul renewed and your heart restored, and discover once again why heaven and nature sing. Connect with Hannah:www.sometimesalight.comSupport the Show: https://rachaelkadams.com/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Do you believe your work is eternally significant? Perhaps you feel as if the work you do carries less eternal impact than the work of a pastor or missionary. But that’s not how God sees it. Whatever it looks like day to day, your work is ministry and central to God’s plans to restore fallen creation. As the days of creation reveal, God is quite familiar with work himself. He created humans with unique giftings and interests, specifically so we can pursue his redemptive work in partnership with him. Jordan Raynor joins us to talk about his devotional The Word Before Work to help you see how your work connects to God’s work in the world. In today’s episode we chat about:•what work means in light of the biblical narrative•why our work matters• five ways these truths inform how we should work todayWhether you’re an entrepreneur, barista, stay-at-home parent, CEO, or coach, God created you for work, it matters, and it holds significance both now and for eternity.Connect with Jordan:https://www.jordanraynor.comhttps://instagram.com/jordanraynorSupport the Show: https://rachaelkadams.com/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

What if your greatest heartbreak catapults you to your greatest growth? Jodi Rosser is no stranger to grief. She lost her best friend to pancreatic cancer, suffered a miscarriage, and endured a heartbreaking divorce. None of her stories got tied up with a red bow, yet God was faithful to bring purpose to her pain. She's on the show today offering hope to anyone with a hurting heart and encouraging us to discover spiritual depth as God redeems your pain.To the woman whose heart has been shattered into a million pieces, to the hurting heart whose whole world was changed in an instant, to the grieving soul who struggles to get out of bed—you are understood. You are seen. And this episode is for you. Connect with Jodi:www.jodirosser.comSupport the Show: https://rachaelkadams.com/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Are you feeling adrift as you face transitions in the new year or in a new season of life? It’s time to start dreaming again. Shayne Moore and Carolyn Castleberry Hux are on the show today offering us the building blocks for getting unstuck and finding renewed joy and purpose. They know from experience what it means and how difficult it can be to navigate this territory. In their book Women at Halftime, Shayne and Carolyn ask key questions like:Whose voice in your head still silences your voice and your dreams―and what can you do about it?How can you evaluate the activities, people, and places in which you invest your time?Where do you need to embrace freedom from limiting beliefs, fears, perfectionism, or other obstacles holding you back?Know you are not alone. Transformative growth takes time, but the end result is worth it. Take heart, your best years are not behind you. The best is yet to come! Connect with Carolyn and Shayne:https://www.carolyncastleberry.comhttps://shaynemoore.comhttps://halftimeinstitute.orghttps://redbudwritersguild.comSupport the Show: https://rachaelkadams.com/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

My dogs and I take a walk most days. On one particular walk, I happened upon a close friend, named Trudy Lonesky. I invited her to join me for a writers conference and now three years later, Trudy has published two devotionals: Reclaim Her Heart and Confidently Crowned. Trudy is on the show sharing her perspective on our encounter as well as her heart for teen girls and their moms. While I know God can use many people and resources to lead us and encourage us, it does make me smile to think I might have played a small part in her story. Who will you encounter as you walk along during your day? You never know how a little walk can go a long way for the people who cross your path. Connect with Trudy:https://www.trudylonesky.comhttps://instagram.com/trudy_loneskySupport the Show: https://rachaelkadams.com/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Does your relationship with food come as a constant source of regret, frustration, and shame? Or does it feel like a God-given blessing? Do you bounce between the two sometimes, in a love/hate relationship with food?Whether it’s a warm croissant, a bright bowl of fruit, a piece of cake, or a steaming cup of coffee put in front of her, author and Bible teacher Erin Davis has experienced all sorts of complicated responses to food, too. She's discovered that God’s Word celebrates food as a gift while simultaneously inviting us to surrender every area of our lives— including what we put on our plates. Rather than the yo-yo of loving food versus hating it, Erin invites you to accept Scripture’s invitation into a different, nourishing, and refreshing rhythm.In today’s episode,you’ll learn just how satisfying it is to join in the biblical rhythms of fasting and feasting. Join us as we chat about how a little meal goes a long way.Connect with Erin:http://www.erindavis.orgSupport the Show: https://rachaelkadams.com/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Your Past Doesn’t Define You. Your Present Doesn’t Define You. But Who You Choose to Trust Does Define Your Future.We have all experienced a “meanwhile” in life when God is strategically laboring behind the scenes to work all things together for His good and for His glory. Sometimes a “meanwhile” can be an interminable and challenging “mean while.” Such is the story of Joseph – and it might be your life story as well!Joseph was a victim: of circumstances, of family dysfunction, of slavery, of unfair accusations, and of sexual harassment. However, none of those undeserved conditions impacted the ability of Joseph to walk in his destiny.Join Carol McLeod and I as she shares how you are the “Joseph” of your own story. There are relationships, abuse, and rejection that work against you but will never determine your God-ordained destiny. No matter what you are going through and regardless of how Satan has attacked your family, your productivity, or your freedom, you can trust that God is at work behind the scenes of your life. What the enemy meant for evil, your God will certainly use for good!Connect with Carol: https://www.carolmcleodministries.comSupport the Show: https://rachaelkadams.com/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Have you ever wondered where God is when life is hard, joy is gone, and you have more tears than tissues? Does it feel like your circumstances are more than you can handle? YOU’RE NOT ALONE! What if in your darkest moments you could: • Embrace a clear sense of purpose• Stay grounded in God’s Word• Serve others with gratitude• Choose forgiveness—again and again• Discover the freedom of giving up control In today’s episode, Nicole Jacobsmeyer shares how she grew from defeated and ill-prepared for relentless trials, to living as a joy-filled reflection of God’s faithfulness. Tune in to realize how a little belief goes a long way and find joy again even where you least expect it.Connect with Nicole:@nicole.jacobsmeyernicolejacobsmeyer.comSupport the Show: https://rachaelkadams.com/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

A Little Group Goes a Long Way with Hal Donaldson In 1994, when Mother Teresa asked a young Hal Donaldson what he was doing to help the poor and suffering, he replied “not much of anything.” She told him, “everyone can do something.” Her words lingered, and the (then) aspiring journalist, returned from India and began handing out groceries out of the back of a pickup truck, and went on to found the nonprofit organization Convoy of Hope.Convoy of Hope is a faith-based organization with a driving passion to feed the world. With a long history as an early responder in times of natural disasters, Convoy of Hope has served more than 200 million people since it was founded in 1994. Join us today as we talk about the small beginnings of this non-profit, his book Disruptive Compassion, and how a little group goes a long way. Connect with Hal and Convoy Of Hope:convoyofhope.orgHal’s latest book:Disruptive Compassion: Becoming the Revolutionary You Were Born to BeSupport the Show: https://rachaelkadams.com/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Being human is hard. Being in relationships with other humans is even harder. People are complex and relationships are messy but loving one another well is possible. We can actually grow closer to God and others through the circumstances we'd rather run from.Grace P. Cho is joining us to talk about her contribution to Come Sit with Me. She along with 25 (in)courage writers help you navigate tough relational tensions by revealing their own hard-fought, grace-filled learning moments. Whether you're in the middle of a conflict without resolution or wondering how to enter into a friend's pain, this book will serve as a gentle guide. Discover how God can work through your disagreements, differences, and discomfort in ways you might never expect through something as simple as your presence. Connect with Grace:https://www.gracepcho.comSupport the Show: https://rachaelkadams.com/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.