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Honest Conversations by HeartStrong Faith is unlike any other as Rebecca Carrell and Liz Rodriguez look at tough topics through a biblical lens and we can't wait for you to join the conversation!
As one chapter closes another begins, Rebecca Carrell and Liz Rodriguez talk about Rebecca's new adventure and how to go about making big decisions when both options are good.
Rebecca and Liz have moved! Their new podcast is called "Honestly, Though: Real Talk. Real Life. Real Faith."
Join the conversation! Find Rebecca and Liz Rodriguez here:
Twitter: @RebeccaACarrell ; @lizannrod
Facebook: @HeartStrongFaith
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websites: https://www.rebeccacarrell.com | https://www.lizann.life/
Join Nika Spaulding as we look at Philippians 2:1-13 and see what it means to live a life worthy of the calling we have in Jesus Christ. This week we look back at Nika's message from the HeartStrong Faith Women's Conference 2021.
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Stay tuned for next week's episode as we have a HUGE announcement regarding the future of the Honest Conversations podcast.
Join Liz as we look at Philippians 2 & 3 and see what it means to Shine for Christ in a dark world. This week we look back at Liz' message from HeartStrong 2021. She walks through Philippians 2:14 - 3:21 defining what it means to reflect Christ and be able to answer the question with confidence; Am I shining? Also be sure to stay to the end where she raps!
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Twitter: @RebeccaACarrell ; @lizannrod ; @HeartStrongF
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God inspired four authors, a fisherman to preserve the birth, ministry, death, resurrection, and ascension of Jesus Christ. The life of Jesus was the single most pivotal event in human history. Nika Spaulding sits down with Rebecca Carrell and Liz Rodriguez to take a closer look at our King.
Find out more about Nika Spaulding at https://stjudeoakcliff.org/about/our-staff/
Find her podcast, God on Tap wherever you find your podcasts.
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Join the conversation! Find Rebecca and Liz Rodriguez here:
Twitter: @RebeccaACarrell ; @lizannrod ; @HeartStrongF
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websites: https://www.rebeccacarrell.com | https://www.lizann.life/
Leslie Haskin was standing by her assistant's desk in the World Trade Center when the first plane slammed into her building. She sits down with Rebecca and Liz to talk about the trauma of that day and the God who gave her new life.
DISCLAIMER: Leslie's descriptions of what she saw are honest and, at times, graphic. Please do not listen to this podcast with children nearby or if this could be a trigger for you.
Find Leslie's book, When YOUR Towers Fall: A Survivor's Guide to Life After Loss at: https://www.amazon.com/When-YOUR-Towers-Fall-Survivors/dp/B086B9QMDB
Find out more about Leslie at http://www.lesliehaskin.net/
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Join the conversation! Find Rebecca and Liz Rodriguez here:
Twitter: @RebeccaACarrell ; @lizannrod ; @HeartStrongF
Facebook: @HeartStrongFaith
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websites: https://www.rebeccacarrell.com | https://www.lizann.life/
After a year filled with devastating loss, Nika Spaulding, Resident Theologian at St. Jude Oak Cliff and dear friend to Rebecca and Liz sits down to discuss biblical joy in the midst of despair.
To find out more about Nika Spaulding or to contact her, go to https://stjudeoakcliff.org/about/our-staff/
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Join the conversation! Find Rebecca and Liz Rodriguez here:
Twitter: @RebeccaACarrell ; @lizannrod ; @HeartStrongF
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websites: https://www.rebeccacarrell.com | https://www.lizann.life/
The nation has watched in horror as the Afghanistan government has collapsed under the Taliban regime. Dr. Samira Page, who fled Iran in the '80s, sits down for an honest conversation on the Afghanistan crisis and how we can pray and help.
Dr. Samira Page is the founder and executive director of Gateway of Grace, where she and her team assist and minister to refugees. Find out more at https://www.gatewayofgrace.org/
At any given moment, we are both influencing others and being influenced by the people and institutions around us. Kate Downing, minister to girls at BattleCreek Church in Oklahoma City, sits down with Rebecca Carrell and Liz Rodriguez to discuss how we can wield influence wisely and guard the things that influence us.
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websites: https://www.rebeccacarrell.com | https://www.lizann.life/
Understanding the Exodus is key to understanding the Bible. The Exodus meant to Israel what the cross means to Christians. Jen Wilkin sits down with Rebecca Carrell and Liz Rodriguez to discuss God's deliverance of the Jews and what it means for you and me today.
Read more about Jen's Lifeway Study, Exodus: God of Deliverance, at https://lifewaywomen.com/2021/05/03/new-from-jen-wilkin-god-of-deliverance/.
Find Jen at https://www.jenwilkin.net/
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websites: https://www.rebeccacarrell.com/ https://www.lizann.life/
Jason Epps, a scholar and theologian who lives with Cerebral Palsy, sits down with Rebecca Carrell and Liz Rodriguez to discuss navigating life from a wheelchair and the heartache and loneliness that can come with it.
Find Jason's podcast, Keep Digging for Life with Jason Epps here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/keep-digging-for-life/id1477771141 or wherever you find your podcasts.
Find Jason on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/jason.epps.372
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websites: https://www.rebeccacarrell.com | https://www.lizann.life/
Former L.A. Dodgers baseball manager Kevin Malone walked in on every parent's worst nightmare. His son had overdosed on drugs and he couldn't wake him up. Kevin joins Rebecca Carrell and Liz Rodriguez to talk about his years on the road and how they impacted his family and how the God who redeems all things changed their lives.
To learn more about The Shawn Miracle go to https://www.shawnmiracle.com/
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websites: https://www.rebeccacarrell.com | https://www.lizann.life/
Our own Liz Rod-on-the-Pod graduated with a Bachelor's degree and two Master's--one from the prestigious Dallas Theological Seminary. From a distance it looks like everything comes easily for Liz. In reality, Liz has struggled for decades with a learning disorder and has had to fight tooth-and-nail for every inch of progress she's made. She opens up to share her struggles and the shame the Lord has helped her overcome in the process.
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websites: https://www.rebeccacarrell.com/ https://www.lizann.life/
"Once we get back to normal..." We've heard the refrain over and over the last year. In light of the pandemic, the world wants to return to its pre-Covid status. Christian recording artist and author Laura Story sits down with Rebecca Carrell and Liz Rodriguez to discuss whether or not "getting back to normal" is what God really wants for us.
Find Laura Story's latest book at https://tinyurl.com/2nav6ct8
Find more about Laura Story at https://laurastorymusic.com/
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websites: https://www.rebeccacarrell.com | https://www.lizann.life/
Pastor Neil Tomba started on the Santa Monica Pier and biked all the way to Maryland for the sole-purpose of starting conversations and listening. On the way, he met countless strangers--each with a story, each with eternal worth. On this episode of the Honest Conversations podcast Neil sits down with Rebecca Carrell and Liz Rodriguez to redefine evangelism and to show that the way to tell people about Jesus always starts with listening.
Find out more about Neil Tomba and his book, The Listening Road, at https://www.neiltomba.com/
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websites: https://www.rebeccacarrell.com/ https://www.lizann.life/
For thousands of years, passages in the Old Testament have troubled believers as they try to reconcile God's love and mercy with his wrath. This week on the podcast Rebecca Carrell and Liz Rodriguez sit down with scholar and theologian Chad Bird of 1517.org to ask him about God, violence, judgment, and genocide.
Find more about Chad Bird at https://www.1517.org/ or https://www.facebook.com/writingsofchadbird.
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websites: https://www.rebeccacarrell.com/ ; https://www.lizann.life/
Christians believe that God has a certain call for each of us. What does that mean? What does it look like? How can we know that we're in it? Can we miss it? Rebecca Carrell and Liz Rodriguez sit down with Jodie Niznik to discuss the concept of "calling" -- what it means and what it doesn't.
Find out more about Jodie Niznik at https://www.jodieniznik.com/studies
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You've heard people say, "Christianity isn't about following rules, it's about a relationship." But author and Bible teacher Jen Wilkin points out that relationships without rules are impossible. In her latest book, Ten Words to Live By: Delighting and Doing What God Commands, Jen shows the law of God is a feast for the famished soul, open to anyone who calls on the name of the Lord. Join Rebecca Carrell, Liz Rodriguez, and Jen Wilkin for an eye-opening discussion on how to delight in obedience to God's Word.
Find all of the information about Jen, her books, and her Bible studies here: https://www.jenwilkin.net/
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The bottom fell out for Pete Scazzero when, in the middle of his most "successful" season as a pastor, his wife left his church. He quickly realized that, although he was leading a large, fast-growing church, he was, in his words, an "emotional infant." Join Rebecca Carrell and Liz Rodriguez as they sit down with Pete Scazzero to discuss the path to emotional health.
Find Pete Scazzero at https://www.emotionallyhealthy.org/
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Online: https://www.rebeccacarrell.com/ ; https://www.lizann.life/
Kristin Scroggins is a pastor’s wife and home schooling mom of eight kids. She and her husband, Jimmy, have seen it all and share their theology of parenting in a brand new book called “Full-Circle Parenting.” Join Rebecca Carrell and Liz Rodriguez on this honest conversation about having open conversations with kids.
To read Kristin & Jimmy Scroggins brand new book, "Full Circle Parenting'", click here: https://amzn.to/3i7rkfr
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Her journey with anxiety began at just five years old. At age ten, she stopped eating. Marci Dittmer sits down with Rebecca Carrell and Liz Rodriguez to talk about teens, eating disorders, and God's faithfulness through it all.
To read more about Marci's journey visit https://www.heartstrongfaith.com/where-is-god-in-eating-disorders/
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Like many of you, Jan Greenwood's journey has included pain and failures, but it has also included healing and triumphs. By God's grace, she discovered some life-transforming leadership principles that help her lead and mentor effectively. She sits down with Rebecca Carrell and Liz Rodriguez to talk about the curveballs life has thrown her and the God who gives her grace.
Connect with Jan Greenwood at https://jangreenwood.me/. Find The Grace Giving Leader here: https://amzn.to/3eUQGLI
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Through the ages, the Holy Spirit has been misunderstood, misinterpreted, and even abused. Who is this mysterious being that Jesus promised and what is his role in our lives? Author and speaker Jeannie Cunnion sits down with Rebecca Carrell and Liz Rodriguez to discuss the third member of the Godhead and why he's worth pursuing.
Find more about Jeannie Cunnion at https://www.jeanniecunnion.com/about.
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The latest research says in late June of 2020 40% of adults were reporting struggling with anxiety, depression, or another mental illness. But what about our children? What do we need to know about kids and mental struggles and how should we respond? Dr. Donna Lane sits down with Rebecca Carrell and Liz Rodriguez for an honest conversation on kids and mental health.
Find Donna Lane and her resources at https://www.thedoctorslane.com/
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At this year's HeartStrong Faith Women's Bible Conference, Bible teachers Rebecca Carrell, Liz Rodriguez, Margaret Feinberg, and Nika Spaulding taught through the book of Philippians. As a bonus episode this week, we hope you enjoy Rebecca Carrell's first session: How Trials Advance the Gospel.
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Rebecca Carrell met Cheilla Stone when Cheilla wrote her a letter from prison. Cheilla was listening to listener-supported Christian radio station 90.9 KCBI during their annual fundraiser and, wanting to give, sent stamps. Rebecca and Cheilla immediately struck up a friendship through visits and letters. Now Cheilla is home and sharing her journey of how God set her free behind the locked doors of the Gatesville State Women's Prison.
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In Paul's letter to the Ephesians, he encouraged wives to submit themselves to their own husbands as Christ submits to the church. What does this mean and how far should it go? In a society that drifts further and further from biblical principles, Dr. Tony Evans of Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship sits down with Rebecca and Liz to discuss Kingdom Living and why we can't thrive apart from it.
For more information about Dr. Tony Evans and his books go to: https://tonyevans.org/
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The doctrine of the Trinity is one of the loftier concepts of Christianity: God is three persons, yet one God. The Father is not the Son, the Son is not the Spirit, yet all three are equally God. How can that be? Nika Spaulding sits down with Rebecca Carrell and Liz Rodriguez to discuss the importance of understanding the Trinity and how it affects our everyday lives.
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Was Jesus a real, historical person? Did the Resurrection really happen? Is the Bible the only ancient work that mentions Jesus or the Cross? Apologist, podcaster, and professor Mikel Del Rosario sits down with Rebecca Carrell and Liz Rodriguez to talk about the historical reality of our Christian faith.
Find Mikel Del Rosario:
Website: http://apologeticsguy.com/
Twitter: @ApologeticsGuy
IG: @ApologeticsGuy
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John Elmore took his first sip of alcohol at four-years-old, and that sip started a journey of alcoholism that nearly killed him. Now he runs the biggest Christ-centered recovery group in the world. In this episode of the Honest Conversations podcast, he sits down to discuss the vertical nature of forgiveness and the horizontal nature of healing.
John Elmore's book is called Freedom Starts Today: Overcoming Struggles and Addiction One Day at a Time. Find John and learn more about his step program at https://www.freedomstartstoday.org/
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Join the conversation! Find Rebecca and Liz Rodriguez here:
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To all of us who have ever felt stuck in our circumstances, Kat Armstrong offers a word of comfort and hope. She sits down with Rebecca Carrell and Liz Rodriguez to take a look at the Samaritan woman at the well from John 4 and shows us how Jesus meets us in the in-between places of life.
Kat's latest book is called The In-Between Place: Where Jesus Changes your Story. Connect with Kat Armstrong at https://www.katarmstrong.com/.
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In the quest to be healthy and whole, spiritual care can get lost in the shuffle. Phil and Lou Walleck of Restoration Community sit down with Rebecca Carrell and Liz Rodriguez to discuss an unlikely path to soul care and joy for adults and children alike.
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The short four-chapter book of Philippians offers us deep theology, rich promises, and the clearest picture of Christ's divinity. After teaching through Paul's letter to the church of Philippi at the HeartStrong Faith Women's Bible Conference, Rebecca Carrell, Liz Rodriguez, and theologian, speaker, and Bible teacher Nika Spaulding sit down to discuss the book and its implications for us today.
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Have you ever looked around at your life and thought, "It wasn't supposed to be like this?" Producer, director, actress, songwriter, and vocalist Kristen Brewer joins Rebecca Carrell and Liz Rodriguez to discuss ways to navigate deferred and broken dreams and trusting God in the midst of deep disappointment.
God answered Liz's prayer with a job that moved her from Tulsa, Oklahoma to Lancaster, Pennsylvania. But what do we do when an answered prayer looks nothing like you imagined? In a conversation called, "Redefining Good," Liz and Rebecca chat about the common misconceptions about answering God's call and the definition of "good."
As Americans postpone marriage or forgo it altogether, cohabitation numbers continue to climb. In part five of their series on sex and sexuality, Gary Barnes sits down with Rebecca Carrell and Liz Rodriguez to discuss reasons why and the opportunities this presents for the Gospel.
If you would like more information on any of the topics covered in the Sex and Sexuality series, we highly recommend Sanctified Sexuality: Valuing Sex in an Oversexed World. Find the book here: https://amzn.to/3ohtLLG
Twitter: @RebeccaACarrell; @lizannrod; @HeartStrongF
Facebook: @HeartStrongFaith
Instagram: @rebeccacarrell; @lizannrodriguez; @lizrodonthepod; @heartstrongfaith
The challenges confronting Generation Z has many parents wringing their hands and looking everywhere for answers. Dr. Jessica McCleese, licensed family, marriage, and sex therapist, sits down with Rebecca Carrell and Liz Rodriguez to discuss what kids and teens are and aren't doing when it comes to sex and sexuality.
If you would like more information on any of the topics covered in the Sex and Sexuality series, we highly recommend Sanctified Sexuality: Valuing Sex in an Oversexed World. Find the book here: https://amzn.to/3ohtLLG
You can find more information about Dr. Jessica McCleese here: https://befullywell.com/
Twitter: @RebeccaACarrell ; @lizannrod ; @HeartStrongF
Facebook: @HeartStrongFaith
Instagram: @rebeccacarrell ; @lizannrodriguez ; @lizrodonthepod ; @heartstrongfaith
In this third episode on the Sex and Sexuality series, licensed therapist Debby Wade sits down with Rebecca Carrell and Liz Rodriguez to discuss the interrelated nature of pornography, prostitution, and polyamory and to provide hope to all who struggle with sexual addictions.
If you would like more information on any of the topics covered in the Sex and Sexuality series, we highly recommend Sanctified Sexuality: Valuing Sex in an Oversexed World. Find the book here: https://amzn.to/35Smmfz
You can find more information about Debby Wade at https://www.actstherapy.com/
Twitter: @RebeccaACarrell ; @lizannrod ; @HeartStrongF
Facebook: @HeartStrongFaith
Instagram: @rebeccacarrell ; @lizannrodriguez ; @lizrodonthepod ; @heartstrongfaith
What does the Bible really say about same sex attraction and homosexual relationships? Dr. Wesley Hill, Assistant Professor of Biblical Studies at Trinity School for Ministry, shares his experiences as a same sex attracted male and offers insightful advice on how the church can better serve the LGBTQ community in truth and love.
This episode of the Honest Conversations podcast kicks off a six-week series based on the book Sanctified Sexuality: Valuing Sex in an Oversexed World, edited by Dr. Sandra Glahn and Dr. Gary Barnes. We will look at gender, gender dysphoria, same-sex attraction, and other hot-topic issues surrounding sexuality and the church. This week, Dr. Glahn sits down with Rebecca Carrell and Liz Rodriguez to discuss biblical views of gender and gender roles.
Find Sanctified Sexuality: Valuing Sex in an Oversexed World here: https://amzn.to/3rhHTr9
Follow Dr. Sandra Glahn's blog here: http://aspire2.com/
You can also find Dr. Glahn on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
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We hope you are enjoying your holidays! As a bonus this week, we present to you Liz Rodriguez's presentation from the 2019 HeartStrong Faith Women's Bible Conference. We hope you can join us this February 26/27 for the fifth annual HeartStrong Faith Women's Bible Conference in Downtown Dallas, either live or virtually. For details and tickets, go to https://www.heartstrongfaith.com/.
We hope you are enjoying your holidays! As a bonus this week, we present to you Rebecca Carrell's presentation from the 2019 HeartStrong Faith Women's Bible Conference. We hope you can join us this February 26/27 for the fifth annual HeartStrong Faith Women's Bible Conference in Downtown Dallas, either live or virtually. For details and tickets, go to https://www.heartstrongfaith.com/.
Everyone has something to say about who you are and what you're worth. Amidst the competing voices of social media, advertisers, friends, family, and coworkers, Hannah Brencher sits down with Rebecca Carrell and Liz Rodriguez to chat about training our ears to hear the only voice that matters.
Learn more about Hannah Brencher and her books here: https://www.hannahbrenchercreative.com/
Are you enjoying the Honest Conversations Podcast? Would you be willing to subscribe, rate, review, and share it? We'd also love for you to join the conversation! Reach out to us on the following platforms:
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How should Christians approach the environment when we know that someday God will usher in a new heaven and a new earth? Does the way we approach stewardship extend to our planet? Does the Bible speak into this? Dr. Sandra L. Richter, author of Stewards of Eden: What Scripture Says About the Environment and Why it Matters, sits down with Rebecca Carrell and Liz Rodriguez to sort through the myths and the methods of Biblical Environmentalism.
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A second round of breast cancer. A global pandemic. And a battle plan. Suzie Eller sits down with Rebecca Carrell and Liz Rodriguez to talk about joy-stealers and the key to true and lasting joy.
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Joy and Tait Cruse lost their precious son, Connor, to Stage IV neuroblastoma over ten years ago. They launched Team Connor in 2008 to honor their son's last wish--that no other child would have to fight the battle he fought. In July 2020, they received another blow--doctors diagnosed Tait with a form of leukemia typically seen in children. Joy sits down with the Honest Conversations crew to talk about God's presence and power in the midst of their worst fears.
Find Joy's book, Hope Transformed: A Battle Strategy for Surviving Life's Greatest Trials, here: https://bit.ly/3fNYNZ8
Follow Team Connor and their fund-raising events here: https://teamconnor.org/
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Who do you follow on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook? Dan Darling says, "What leaders do in moderation, their followers do in excess." Who we follow, what we watch, and the voices we listen to are shaping us. But that doesn't necessarily mean we should cancel our accounts and drop off the face of the internet. Join Rebecca Carrell, Liz Rodriguez, and Dan Darling as they have an honest conversation about social media in the age of rage.
Find Dan's book, A Way With Words: Using Our Online Conversations For Good, by clicking HERE. You can follow Dan Darling at https://danieldarling.com/.
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When their daughter was born with a severe brain disorder, the doctor told Pastor Robin Steele and his wife that their newborn daughter would not live a meaningful life. Robin sits down with Rebecca Carrell and Liz Rodriguez to discuss what makes life meaningful and how their precious daughter Kennedy--who has severe special needs--has helped them discover the truth.
Find Robin Steele's book, How to be Made Whole: An Answer to the Whole Question, here: https://www.amazon.com/How-Be-Made-Whole-Question-ebook/dp/B085VDQ318
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Psychologists say depression and anxiety are skyrocketing. Dentists report an increase in jaw pain due to teeth grinding. Why? Because our stress, our anger, our fear must come out somehow. Chad Bird sits down with Rebecca Carrell and Liz Rodriguez to talk about the healing power of lament and how God has graciously provided a script.
Chad Bird blogs at https://www.1517.org/, where you can also find all of his social media handles. Preorder his new book, Unveiling Mercy, by clicking HERE.
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In a ladder-climbing, platform-building, always-going world where achievements equal success, we find ourselves stressed-out, burn-out, and exhausted. Christian Williams, a self-described recovering performer, invites us to examine rest and how we define it. There is a reason we feel empty and Jesus offers a better way.
Christian graduated from Dallas Theological Seminary with a Masters in Theological Studies.
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The tiny book of Jonah carries big implications and applications for believers today. Dr. Mark Yarbrough, president of Dallas Theological Seminary, joins Rebecca Carrell and Liz Rodriguez to discuss the legitimacy of the prodigal prophet and what we can learn from him today. You can find Dr. Yarbrough's book, 'Jonah: Beyond the Tale of a Whale', anywhere books are sold or by clicking here: https://amzn.to/34eVeqT
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In a world that measures success by likes, retweets, power, beauty, money, and fame, author and podcaster Jaimie Ivey points us toward a better way. We waste our time and God's gifts when we wish for another person's life or journey. Jaimie sat down with Rebecca Carrell and Liz-Rod-on-the-Pod (Rodriguez) to talk about hair disasters, pandemic stress, and Jesus--the only One worth imitating.
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Is the vaccine the "mark of the beast" from Revelation 13? Did the Apostle John really climb out of a vat of boiling oil unscathed? Did Martin Luther actually nail his ninety-five theses to the door of the Roman Catholic Church? Dr. Michael Svigel of Dallas Theological Seminary sits down with Rebecca Carrell and Liz Rodriguez to discuss Urban Legends of Church History (available now in bookstores) and why we need to get this right. Find Urban Legends of Church History HERE. Also find Dr. Michael Svigel on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.
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Did you know that chronic loneliness is as deadly as smoking five cigarettes a day? And also the number one reason for overcrowded emergency rooms? Pastor and author Max Lucado sits down with Rebecca Carrell and Liz Rodriguez on this week's episode of the Honest Conversations podcast to discuss how Jesus can and does meet us in our loneliness and isolation. Max Lucado's latest book is called, You are Never Alone.
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Alli Worthington and her family were broke and homeless. With just forty-two dollars and google, she built a business and then a ministry, and now counsels and coaches women on how to live with Christ at the center. Her message of perseverance is timely and true in a world filled with empty promises and self-help platitudes.
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Alli Worthington blogs at https://alliworthington.com/ where you can also find her social media links and information on her books.
When most people hear the word "politics" they tend to back away or change the subject. Kaitlyn Schiess sits down with Rebecca Carrell and Liz Rodriguez to talk about how "political" became a dirty word and why Christians should eagerly engage in politics--not for power, but for the love of your neighbor.
Kaitlyn Schiess' book is called The Liturgy of Politics: Spiritual Formation for the Sake of Our Neighbor. Find her blog at https://kaitlynschiess.com/kaitlyn-schiess and find her on social media on the following platforms: Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.
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We live in an age of outrage in a culture constantly in conflict. Pastor, author, and speaker Scott Sauls joins Rebecca Carrell and Liz Rodriguez to talk about the devastating effects that cancel culture can have on a person and how to speak peace into a rage-infused world.
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Scott Saul's book is called "A Gentle Answer: Our Secret Weapon in an Age of Us Against Them." Find his blog at https://scottsauls.com/blog/. Find him on Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook.
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As a culture, we are always on the run, always racing to the next thing. In her latest Bible Study, Teresa Swanstrom Anderson, aka "The Pink Theologian," beckons us to slow down and soak up God's Word as she calls us to, as her study is titled, "Live for What Really Matters."
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Is there a right and wrong way to share your faith? God can and does use anything and anyone, but in this episode of the Honest Conversations podcast Rebecca Carrell and Liz Rodriguez talk about a recent conversation that left Rebecca feeling frustrated and unheard. Is there a "best way" to talk about Jesus? Join the conversation anytime by reaching out to Liz and Rebecca through email, Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter, and don't forget to subscribe, rate, review, and recommend the Honest Conversations podcast.
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Achalasia is an extremely rare disorder that causes the esophagus - the muscle that helps you swallow - to stop working. Joy Pedrow Skarka recently received this frightening diagnosis and spent over 30 days alone in the hospital in the midst of a global pandemic. Even in great pain, she has managed to praise her Savior. In episode 64 of the Honest Conversations Podcast, Joy shares her story of God's Presence in the midst of deep physical and emotional pain.
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The book of Revelation has long been acknowledged as perhaps the most mysterious book in all of Scripture, interwoven with symbolism and metaphor. This week on the Honest Conversations Podcast Rebecca Carrell and Liz Rodriguez sit down with Bible teacher Nancy Gemaelich to discuss how and why Christians need to study the only book in the Bible that promises a blessing to its readers. PLUS - what FAMOUS CELEBRITY is Liz-Rpd-on-the-Pod related to? You'll find out in episode 63 of Honest Conversations by HeartStrong Faith.
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Nestled in the middle of one the Bible's most well-known passages is God's definition of good. Megan Fate Marshman sits down with Rebecca Carrell and Liz Rodriguez to discuss what the world gets wrong about "good" and how God's definition can set us free from life's heaviest burdens.
Find Megan's Book, Meant for Good: The Adventure of Trusting God and His Plans for You, at https://meganfate.com/
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From abuse to addiction to homelessness to prostitution, Amberlee Wright shares her heartbreaking, yet hope-filled, story of God's redemption. Amberlee's message is simple: You cannot out-sin the cross and you cannot outrun God's grace.
If you or someone you know needs help to escape stripping, prostitution, or sexual exploitation, go to https://www.valianthearts.org/.
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What began as typical teenage rebellion landed Jarrad Stuart in prison for over ten years. Recently released, now Jarrad and his mother, Debbie, share their story of heartbreak and redemption on the Honest Conversations Podcast. If you or anyone you know is parenting a prodigal (or challenging) child, this episode is a #must hear #mustshare.
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In 1982 TJ Stevens walked into his high school with a rifle and opened fire. His intent? Kill himself and take as many people with him as he could. But while he was locked in the office with nine hostages, something happened that changed not only his mind but his entire course of life. In this riveting episode of the Honest Conversations podcast, Stevens sits down with Rebecca Carrell and Liz Rodriguez to show how the love of God can usher light into the darkest of spaces.
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TJ Steven's book: Once a Shooter: Redemption of a High School Gunman
A global pandemic. COVID cases rising. Riots in the streets. Political tension and division. Plagues of locusts in Africa. Are we living in the last days? Dr. Michael Svigel of Dallas Theological Seminary joins Rebecca Carrell and Liz Rodriguez to talk about end times and the return of Jesus Christ. Like what you hear? Please rate, review, and subscribe to the Honest Conversations podcast on all podcast platforms or HeartStrongFaith.com.
Leviticus might be the least read and most misunderstood book in the Bible, full of strange rules and bizarre sacrifices. But what if we could read it through the lens of the cross? Rebecca Carrell and Liz Rodrigues share insights as they explain one of the most important books in the Old Testament and what it means for us today.
We know we should read the Bible, but if we're being honest, we just don't always want to. So how do we want to? Tara-Leigh Cobble, host of The Bible Recap Podcast and founder of D-Groups joins Rebecca Carrell and Liz-Rod-on-the-Pod to talk about a better way to read the Bible and grow in love for the Scriptures.
Words wound in a special way - they are wounds that keep on wounding. They can also be gifts that keep on giving. Join Rebecca Carrell and Liz-Rod-on-the-Pod (Rodriguez) on this special one year anniversary episode of the Honest Conversations Podcast.
Jon Steingard, lead singer of the popular Christian band “Hawk Nelson,” recently announced that he no longer believes in God. He cited deep theological issues, like the problem of evil and whether or not we can trust the Bible. Dr. Glenn Kreider of Dallas Theological Seminary joins Rebecca Carrell and Liz Rodriguez to discuss faith, doubt, and the tough questions we all ask.
How do we discover God's will for our life? How do we know what God wants us to do? Sometimes it's a black-or-white situation and other times the answer is not so clear. Christian Williams joins Rebecca Carrell and Liz Rodriguez to talk about choosing obedience even when it's tough.
In a culture where people get married later and later, statistics show that 40% of Christians between the ages of 30 and 64 are single. Lauree Meza (aka Lauree Austin on 90.9 KCBI D/FW) sat down with Rebecca Carrell and Liz-Rod-on-the-Pod (Rodriguez) to talk about the beauty and opportunity found in singleness.
Many know that the New Testament book of James was penned by Jesus' half brother of the same name. But did you know that our Savior had other brothers? We asked Nika Spalding, Resident Theologian of St. Jude Oak Cliff, to join us to talk about Jude and his tiny little largely-neglected letter tucked all the way in the back of the Bible, just before Revelation. Listen in to learn more about this wacky, wild, and relevant epistle.
Parents, if you feel overwhelmed and unprepared when it comes to helping your kids navigate online school, you are not alone. Jill Miller, fourth-grade elementary school teacher and founder of Teacher, Be Still Ministries says, "This isn't home school, this is crisis school." Listen in for her encouragement on how to approach school in a pandemic situation.
We were not built for isolation, but rather deep, rooted relationships and community. Psychiatrist and author Dr. David Henderson joins Rebecca Carrell and Liz-Rod-on-the-Pod with practical and impactful tips on how to process the grief and anxiety and make the best of the quarantine.
In a "like" driven society where social media is the new playground, raising daughters is a daunting task. Author and Parenting Expert Meg Meeker, MD sits down with Rebecca Carrell and Liz-Rod-on-the-Pod (Rodriguez) to talk tips and tricks to raise girls well.
There are seasons in life where friendship is easy and natural. But what happens when you graduate, move out, and move on? Rebecca Carrell and Liz-Rod-on-the-Pod) Rodriguez talk about the challenges of making real-life friendships in a digitally-driven world and how the cross calls us to messy, risky, face-to-face friendships.
As the world is forced to adjust to a new (but temporary) normal, Liz-Rod-on-the-Pod and Rebecca Carrell look at the way things have changed and the uncertainty we are all navigating. So what can we know for certain in a season of uncertainty? We pray this episode blesses you as much as it blessed us.
As we make our way forward filled with uncertainty, author and therapist John Eldredge says we can find healing and wholeness in unlikely places. Nika Spalding sat in for Liz-Rod-on-the-Pod for this can't-miss episode of Honest Conversations.
Shame and failure go hand and hand, but author and Bible teacher Chad Bird says that should not be the case. Chad shares his personal failure story with Rebecca Carrell and Liz-Rod-on-the-Pod (Rodriguez) and encourages us to let God use our failure on this powerful and encouraging episode of Honest Conversations by HeartStrong Faith.
According to the doctor who performed her birth mother's abortion, Melissa Ohden shouldn't be here. But God had other plans. Melissa shares her incredible story with Rebecca Carrell and Liz-Rod-on-the-Pod (Rodriguez) on this #mustlisten episode of Honest Conversations by HeartStrong Faith.
In a powerful episode of the Honest Conversations podcast, author and speaker Sharon Hodde Miller sits down with Rebecca Carrell and Liz-Rod-on-the-Pod (Rodriguez) to talk about the problem of "niceness" and why the Church needs to reconsider how they interact with the world.
No matter how insignificant or unimportant you feel, the God of the Universe sees you. What does that mean and why does it matter? Kristen Brewer, who is leading worship at the HeartStrong Faith Women's Bible Conference, sits down with Rebecca Carrell and Liz Rodriguez to talk about the God who sees you.
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Have you ever been betrayed by a dear friend, family member, or spouse? If you have, you know how difficult it can be to move past the hurt and move on toward healing. Author, pastor, and evangelist Phil Waldrep shares his betrayal story and invites you to take the first step toward moving beyond betrayal.
She felt the bottom drop out as the ultrasound technician paused over her unborn baby and then said, "Let me get the doctor." Recording artist, author, and HeartStrong Faith 2020 speaker Laura Story sits down with Rebecca Carrell and Liz-Rod-on-the-Pod (Rodriguez) to discuss surrender in the midst of life's greatest storms on this episode of Honest Conversations.
Be sure to join us in downtown Dallas February 28-29 to hear more from Laura Story, Lysa TerKeurst, Liz Rodriguez, and Rebecca Carrell. Get your tickets here: https://www.heartstrongfaith.com/
The landscape of our world has changed dramatically over the last couple of decades and parenting seems like a more daunting task than ever before. Author Sarah Blount sits down with Rebecca Carrell and Liz-Rod-on-the-Pod to talk about the one thing we all need to navigate today's parenting pitfalls.
What do we do with Bible verses that seem to promote slavery? Or the oppression of women? Is God cruel in the Old Testament but merciful in the New? Dallas Theological Seminary's Dr. Gordon Johnston joins Rebecca Carrell and Liz-Rod-on-the-Pod (Rodriguez) to set the record straight.
As society continues to blur the gender lines, what does it mean to be a man in the 21st century? Licensed Professional Counselor Dan Kail sits down with Rebecca Carrell and Liz-Rod-on-the-Pod (Liz Rodriguez) to talk about the challenges Christian men face today and what women need to know.
Perhaps you've heard these words: "A woman's highest calling is in the home raising her children and managing the household." But what does that mean for single women, or women unable to bear children? Author and Dallas Theological Seminary Professor Dr. Sandra Glahn joins Rebecca Carrell and Liz Rodriguez to talk about worth, purpose, and calling, and why it's so important to have different men, women, and ethnicities interpreting the tricky verses of Scripture related to women.
Our need to "belong" drives much of what we do--our decisions, how we present ourselves to the world, and the things we chase. In a culture that values individualism, independence, and autonomy over all else, how do we break down the walls that isolate us? Nika Spaulding, Resident Theologian at St. Jude Church of Oak Cliff joins Rebecca Carrell and Liz Rod-on-the-Pod to talk about the beauty of belonging in a fractured, fragmented world.
The Bible tells us that we are in the midst of a cosmic war. What does that mean for you and me? We know that Christ, through the cross, won the final victory, but are still commanded to get up, suit up, and fight. This week on the Honest Conversations podcast Rebecca Carrell and Liz Rodriguez (Liz Rod-on-the-Pod) talk about the enemy, his schemes, and how we can live victoriously in the shadow of the cross.
If social media reveals anything, it reveals that we are a people who want to be seen and heard. In short, we are searching for significance. Carol McLeod joins Rebecca Carrell and Liz-Rod-on-the-Pod (Liz Rodriguez) to discuss how the world's idea of significance is destined to fail us, and how true affirmation and validation can only be found in one place.
We all have things in our past we wish we could erase. And you've heard people say, "Don't let your past define you!" But what if that is exactly what it's supposed to do? Author and speaker Kasey Van Norman sits down with Rebecca and Liz-Rod-on-the-Pod to talk about the power in using your past to propel you in your purpose.
In a #metoo #churchtoo world, how can we ensure our boys will grow up with a Christ-centered worldview? Dave Willis didn't hold back when he sat down with Rebecca Carrell and Liz Rodgriguez, covering everything from pornography to marriage to gender and everything in between. Listen to the podcast and find out how you can win a copy of Dave's book, called "Raising Boys who Respect Girls."
By and large, the world shies away from honest conversations about dying, death, and grieving. Even in Christian circles much of what we say is wrong. Dr. Glenn Kreider of Dallas Theological Seminary sits down with Rebecca Carrell and Liz Rodriguez to talk about the damage we do when we approach death incorrectly, and how the good news is so much better than we thought.
The National Education Association calls anxiety "the mental-health tsunami" of today's generation of kids and teens. A Pew Research survey from last year states that 70% of polled students cited anxiety and depression as major problems. Cynthia Yanof of ChristianParenting.org sat down with Rebecca Carrell and Liz Rodriguez to talk about navigating mental health with our kids and the surprising source of their problems.
Those who have struggled with shame to one degree or another know the truth: shame is insidious, permeating our relationships and inhibiting our ability to connect with God and others. But Scripture tells us that Jesus has already born our sin and our shame, freeing us to live victoriously in Christ. So why do we still struggle? Ashley Greene joins Rebecca Carrell and Liz Rodriguez to discuss how we can finally break shame's slippery tentacles.
Sometimes the biggest thing keeping people away from the church is Christians. Rebecca Carrell and Liz Rodriguez sit down with author and professor Mary Jo Sharp to talk about her latest book, "Why I Still Believe." If you or someone you know struggles with misbehaving Christians, this episode is for you.
You have a dream in your heart, but something is holding you back. You feel called to lead, but have yet to stand up. Why? Rebecca Carrell and Liz Rodriguez sit down with author Kat Armstrong to discuss the barriers keeping women from walking and thriving in the thing that Jesus has called them to do. Where the Church and the world have mixed messages on a woman's role, Kat has another message: "No More Holding Back!"
As the daughter of Billy and Ruth Graham, little Ruth grew up the daughter of the world's most famous evangelist. She longed for her father to be home and more present in her life. Ruth sat down with Rebecca Carrell and Liz Rodriguez for a candid conversation about her brokenness and her journey to forgiveness that she details in her new book, Forgiving My Father, Forgiving Myself.
Fifteen months ago Leslie Thompson came home to the unthinkable; her husband of fourteen years had taken his own life. Lean in and listen to one of the most remarkable faith journeys you'll ever hear on this powerful episode of "Honest Conversations," where we look at tough topics through a biblical lens.
You pray for something for months, and sometimes years. But what do you do when God says "Yes," and it looks nothing like what you thought it would? In this episode of "Honest Conversations by HeartStrong Faith," Liz Rod-on-the-Pod talks about the yes, the disappointment, and strengthened faith in the midst of it.
Ministry streamlining is all the rage as many churches move away from women's and men's ministry and toward a church-and-homegroup model. Kelley Mathews, co-author of Organic Ministry for Women, joins Rebecca Carrell and Liz Rodriguez to talk about the Christian celebrity culture it cultivates and why it's toxic for the church.
Recent research shows that the millennial generation is the loneliest generation in modern history. Even more troubling than that, Gen Z, our teens and children, are expected to surpass them. Why are we so lonely and what can we do about it? Leslie Verner, author of Invited: The Power of Hospitality in the Age of Loneliness, joins Rebecca and Liz to talk about it.
One in three women have or will suffer abuse at the hands of a domestic partner. Tonya Neal shares her story on the Honest Conversations podcast and gives anyone who has suffered any kind of trauma this good news: "Desolation ain't your destination." God can and will love you back to life if you let him.
How do we find contentment in a world that bombards you with the message that you have to do more, be more, earn more, get more, and know more? Author Malinda Fuller joins Rebecca Carrell and Liz Rod on the Pod to share her story of rejecting the artificial significance of social media and an over-burdened calendar and embracing rest and peace.
Their marriage spiraled to the point that she prayed that her husband would die. Jessica Wall joins Liz Rodriguez and Rebecca Carrell to share how God breathed life into a marriage full of deceit, despair, and desperation.
What does fear of the future have in common with faith? They both require trust in the unseen. Every day we face a choice: Dwell on our fears or dwell on the truth - that our God is bigger than our fears and sovereign over all. Kay Wyma joins Rebecca Carrell and Christina Perez (in for Liz) to talk about transferring our faith in our fear to the One who conquers our fears.
Protestant and Catholic churches alike have been rocked by the scandal of sexual abuse. Author and abuse survivor Mary DeMuth joins Rebecca and Liz to talk about how and how not the church must respond.
Anxiety -- be it clinical or circumstantial -- is something we all wrestle with at times. In this episode of Honest Conversations, we talk about how the Church has hurt those who struggle, and what the Christian Community can do to help.
How should Christian parents school their children? In this episode of Honest Conversations, Rebecca Carrell and Liz Rodriguez sit down with Jill Miller, who has taught in both public and private settings.
You thought you’d be married by now, have children by now, or grandkids, or a better job and live in a better house. How do you cope with a broken heart and shattered dreams? Rebecca Carrell and Liz Rodriguez chat with Jill. E. Smith on this week’s episode of Honest Conversations: Looking at Tough Topics through a Biblical Lens.
If you'd like to follow more of what Jill is up to, you can visit here website here: https://www.jilleileensmith.com/
Some wounds cut too deep to heal quickly, but Christ commands us to forgive. On this episode of "Honest Conversations" Rebecca and Liz share their journeys of forgiving both others and themselves.
Many women struggle with food. This week, Rebecca Carrell and Liz Rodriguez sit down with HeartStrong Faith Conference speaker and author Margaret Feinberg to discuss her latest book, "Taste & See: Discovering God Among Butchers, Bakers, and Fresh Food Makers." Discover what a close examination of food can teach us about God, Scripture, and healing in this episode of Honest Conversations.
Mary Demuth, international speaker, author, and pioneer of the #WeToo movement, shares her story of childhood sexual abuse and how to navigate trauma. Her latest book, "Healing Every Day", is designed to help us bring our wounds to our Heavenly Healer.
If you'd like to follow what Mary is up to or learn more information about her resources and content, click here: https://www.marydemuth.com/
What are some of the most common mistakes we make when we read the Bible? What are some of the barriers to reading it more than we do? Rebecca Carrell and Liz Rodriguez discuss how to get the most out of your Bible reading and encounter the living Christ in the process.
Author and speaker Joy Pedrow joins Rebecca Carrell and Liz Rodriguez to share her journey of sexual healing and how to minister to those who struggle.
If you'd like to follow more of what Joy is up to, visit here website here: https://joypedrow.com/
In Genesis 1 God says, "In His image He created them." On today's podcast, Rebecca and Liz talk to author and Bible teacher Kaitlyn Schiess to discuss God's vision for women, both in Scripture and society today.
Psalm 84:11 says, "For the LORD God is a sun and shield; the LORD bestows favor and honor; no good thing does he withhold from those whose walk is blameless." So what do you do when God withholds your deepest desires, like marriage and children? Kate Downing joins Rebecca and Liz on the podcast to talk about what to do when God lets you down.
It's our very first episode of Honest Conversations: A Podcast by HeartStrong Faith! We're so excited to be doing this podcast and we hope that the content and conversation that we have together blesses you greatly as we dive deep into popular topics to see what the Bible has to say about it.
Nothing shreds the heart like the sting of rejection. In episode one of Honest Conversations, Rebecca Carrell and Liz Rodriguez share how the Lord turns rejection into selection and dejection into hope.