The Kathleenmaxwellrambie Podcast: Recent Episodes
Kathleen Maxwell-Rambie
Kathleen Maxwell-Rambie, author, newspaper columnist and speaker, is passionate about helping people discover their value and worth. She shares transparently from her life challenges, bringing hope, joy and how to walk each day with God in our lives.
Numerous times in the Bible it say, "This is what the Lord says."
We must listen to what God says vs. what others say or the devil says to us. God's word is truth and life and needs to govern our life.
Too many times, we listen to other people, popular opinion, the voice of fear, our own insecurities instead of listening to what God says.
We need to forget what people say and the lies the devil whispers to us and listen to what God says on numerous issues.
Rest and peace are our gifts from God. We have a God given right to walk in them at any time in life and they are weapons against our enemy, satan.
Find the peace you are looking for and learn how to practice it. As a child of God, peace is yours to use each and every day.
We cannot control all that life throws us but we can hang on to the promises God gives us to give us. He gives beauty for ashes, joy for despair, opens doors for us to set us free when we partner with Him. He gives comfort and makes us strong and secure in the worst situations. Discover all the nuggets in redemption and Isaiah 61.
Do you need hope? Hope is so important no matter what you are dealing with, heartache, depression, fear, loss, financial or relationship difficulty. The Bible has a lot to say about why we need hope in everyday life and even medical science has discovered that it is vital in battling cancer or illness. This podcast will encourage you to hang on to hope and let it anchor you!
This podcast is going to attack anxiety and help you discover you have a God given right to walk in peace even though we live in a stressful time. Political unrest and drama, financial stress, work deadlines, family drama, major decisions or changes in life, caregiving for sick loved ones, balancing work and raising a family, health issues, all try to rob us of our peace.
Discover how to cultivate peace in your life and attack anxiety!
Did you know you were designed to live a life of freedom? This podcast will give you the keys to several things that make it possible to live free. We will talk about saying no to drama, forgiveness, healing of past hurts and much more!
We all have three God given needs, to belong, to be siginifacent, and be loved. Many times we try together these needs met in people and it doesn't work. People can let us down and disappoint us, so how do we get our needs met in God? This podcast will help!
Did you know that loving one another is commandment with a promise? Loving those that are challenging, unkind, or difficult can test all of us. So how do we love those people and keep God's commandment? This podcast will address this and help!
What does 2026 hold for you? Only God knows, however, here are three things that can help you walk confidently into this new year. Discover what they are!
The holidays can be stressful and cause anxiety, especially for those that have lost someone they love. This podcast offers practical tips for anxiety as well as navigating the holidays after losing a spouse, child, mother, father or any loss in in life.
Sometimes life is difficult and it is a challenge to give thanks but God is right there to help us and lead us. This podcast will encourage the listener during times when being thankful is difficult.
Did you know you have a God given right to overcome in life? God has given us overcoming power to face any situation. The word means to "get the better of the situation."
Also, we will discover why selfceare is important and why we need to practice it. Practical ways to take your life back.
Many times we wait for our prayers to be answered. Some times we wait a long time. What can God do in us and through us in the waiting and what are the benefits of waiting? This podcast will give you hope, tools and the benefits of waiting on God to answer.
We cannot trust in a lot of things but wee can trust in God. Trusting God in Hard Things is a podcast was was recorded at an event center. Not long after the message, a man there had a heart attack. Kathleen not only gave truth about trusting God in hard things but modeled it, determined to finish the message and bring peace and healing to the anxious crowed in Uvalde. We are happy to report that the gentleman is doing well after a massive heart attack and recovering. God is faithful and we can trust Him!
We all need grace and we have access to it when we want it! God generously provides it for us.
Grace is like a coin and has two sides, unmerited favor and power. Discover the free gift God gives us, all the benefits of grace and the power of grace to do things that are beyond us to do. What an incredible gift grace is and yet many don't even know about it. You will discover God's abundant grace in this podcast.
Understanding God's heart as someone who is kind, gentle, loving peaceful, and joyful can govern how we think about our life and circumstances. Listen and discover he is a good good father and someone we can always depend on.
Understanding your identity is crucial. It gives you power and confidence! This podcast will dive into scriptures and you will discover our life from God's perspective. When we look though Hiis eyes, we see potential, possibilities and discover who we really are.
Letting go is a good and necessary part of life, and yet, it is challenging, as many times we are forced into the process unexpectedly. It is a time of saying goodbye, getting rid of stuff we don’t need, and it is where our plans, disappointments, dreams and life collide with trust in God.
Grief is a part of life here on earth and how we navigate through it makes a big difference. It addresses grief is not just the loss of a loved one but also the death of a dream and any ending we face. We will also discover the challenges, benefits, what is helpful and what is not, as well as how to process our grief. This episode was recorded in Asia.
What do you hang on to in times of devastation and adversity? This podcast explores the power and strength we gain when we are rooted in God's love for us.
The word root means to become stable. It also means to establish deeply and firmly. So, what are your roots hanging on to right now? What is keeping you strong and secure?
No matter what we do in life, where we go, how we deal with things, God is right there with us to guide us and walk with us.
The Holy Spirit is our helper, advocate, comforter, and our power. This short and sweet podcast will explore what is like to carry His presence in our daily walk. Practical tools for everyday life.
We all encounter adverse things in life but what we do in these challenging times is critical. One of the ways we can navigate better is taking care of ourself. This podcast addresses how to overcome in adverse situations and why and how to take good care of ourselves.
Did you know you have a God given right to overcome in your trial or adversity? This podcast will address how to overcome any adverse situation you face. It addresses what to focus on and what not to focus on, as well as the practical tips to overcoming. God is too good to let us encounter problems without providing the provision for us.
Have you ever had something happen that bothered you and you kept thinking about it? Has something disappointing and negative happened in your life? Maybe you felt misunderstood, judged or someone said words that hurt you? Perhaps you find yourself thinking about all the depressing news in our world. Negative thinking leads to negative emotions and actions. Only you have the power to control your thinking. Check out this pocast!
How we think about these situations can affect our emotions and actions and can rob us of peace and joy.
Adversity-we all encounter it. This podcast will address five things that help you navigate in times of change, conflict, loss and other adversity. You will be strengthened and enouraged. Don't stay stuck or give up in your adversity!
Got an obstacle? Don't know what to do? You have a God given right to overcome it! Learn how to exercise your God given right to get the better of the situation, the benefits of overcoming and your God given right to overcome.
God has a unique plan and calling for your life and wants you to discover it. This podcast will open your eyes to how God can take even the broken pieces of your life and use them and you to touch the lives of others.
There are many transitions in life, retirement, empty nest, a move, death of a loved one, becoming a widow, and there are many more. Understanding transitions and how they affect us can help during this unsettled time and give the listener tools and scripture to bring hope.
There is so much in our world that is uncertain right now. How do we live a life in uncertainty when the Bible says, "Do not fear'? This podcast will show you how this is possible and how to be set free of fear.
Kindness seems to be a lost art in our self-centered world but tthe Bible has a lot to say about kindness. In this podcast, the listener will discover what kindness is, why we should practice it, the benefits of kindness and who we should be kind to.
Do you ever feel unloved? I've found there are many reasons people struggle in this area, life circumstances, unkind people in our lives, and a wrong understanding of the depth of God's love for us. Understanding God's love is the foundation of our security, self-worth and faith. Over and over in the Bible, God tells us He loves us and yet, for many, we understand the basic concept. This podcast will help you unravel lies you have believed about your value and the love God has for you.
Joy is God's gift to us to lift us up when life is difficult. This podcast will encourage each listener on how to cultivate joy when life is challenging. Learn practical tips and discover what God's word has to say about joy!
Our words either tear down or build up others. 83 times the Bible uses the words 'one another.' We are called to use our words to strengthen one another. This practical podcast will encourage you to build others up.
Want to make a difference and change the world around you? Just say yes! All it took was one woman saying yes to God to change our world and God wants to use ordinary people like you to say yes and carry His presence. Just say yes in 2025.
Enjoy this encouraging Christmas message about accepting God's healing when our heart hurts, how to be a comfort to others and the most wondrful gift, God is with us.
For those that have lost a loved one or your family unit has changed, navigating the holiday season can be challenging for many reasons. Memories and emotions we've swept under the carpet. tend to surface at this time of year. The good news is there is hope and help. This podcast will give you practical tools and encouragement.
How do we give thanks when things are difficult? This podcast will answer those questions and also encourage you in the power we gain when we are thankful. Being thankful adjusts our attitude, perspective and and has many other benefits.
Podcaster, Kathleen Maxwell-Rambie speaks to a widow's luncheon and encouraged the audience that their adversity writes the rest of the story and that matters. She believe our adversity is a shortcut to helping us lack nothing and is our training ground. It is shaping our story and YOUR STORY MATTERS.
Many times God is shaping your character and building your testimony. Your testimony is who God is to you in your darkest hour and how He walks with you.
What is the intention of a problem? On the other side, we will lack nothing.
Shame holds us back, holds us down, and holds us captive. It keeps us from being who God calls us to be. Shame will hold you back from your destiny. Shame makes us feel less than. It makes us feel unworthy, unloved, and uncelebrated, devalued. Have any of you ever felt those feelings? Jesus paid a great price so we could be free from shame.
Forgiveness can be challenging, however, it is worth the freedom you gain. This podcast recaps Forgiveness part I and goes on to the keys to move forward. It instructs on how to forgive when the offense is challenging do to betrayal, abuse, and and being taken advantage of. The podcast also gives the listener hope and leads the listener in prayers of forgiving. You'll be glad you listened.
Forgiveness is something you do for yourself, not your offender. If we want our sins forgiven, we must forgive others but sometimes that is challenging. This podcast provides tools to let go of unforgiveness so we can live a life of peace and joy. There is power in forgiveness and it is the key to freedom in our hearts and vital to our emotional well being.
Anxiety and fear wear you out and rob you of peace and joy. Many people treat fear like a houseguest instead of a thief and a robber. This podcast gives practical tips to walk free of anxiety and fear that is rampant in our society today. The Bible tells us 360 times "do not fear" and "fear not." God has a better plan!
When we truly understand how much God loves us, it can change us. For many years, I believed God loved other people but wasn't convinced He really loved me. But God changed that and as He did, it transformed my life. As we know the Father's love, it heals us, makes us secure, and we want to give it away.
Gentleness is powerful humility and many people underestimate it's value in our everyday life. It provides rest for our heart and is a great tool in times of conflict. The Bible tells us that Jesus was gentle and yet he was mighty. This podcast offers a totally different view of the power that is yours when you use gentleness in your everyday life.
What is a boundary and how do you recognize when you have taken on false responsibility? This podcast addresses these issues. Many people are worn out because they let others put responsibility on them that is not theirs to carry. You will begin to learn how to set boundaries.
This character quality is so vital in our society today. The Bible is clear about who we should be kind to, the wicked and undeserving and everyone else. It also instructs us to wear it every day. The great news is the more we practice it on the difficult people in our life, the more the crop grows in our lives. Learn about kindness. You will be glad you did!
Are you bored with your life? God loves to use ordinary people to accomplish what is in His heart for others. Ask God for divine appointments or divine connections. The God that created you is very creative and can make your days fun and productive. And there is power in your prayers. This podcast will encourage you!
Many people don't want to forgive because they feel like they are letting their offender off the hook but that's not true. When we forgive, we are the ones that benefit. In this podcast, we will discuss the many benefits of forgiveness, the difference in forgiveness and reconciliation and steps on how to forgive, especially when it is difficult.
Forgiving others can sometimes be challenging and this podcast provides tools to let go of unforgiveness so we can live a life of peace and joy.
Forgiveness is a helpful tool for a healthy work environment, family unity, in churches, and forgiving is a critical component to a healthy marriage.
Character over comfort is our topic in the All things marriage serise on raising children. It is important for parents to be on the same page in parenting. Many people in today's society indulge their children instead of developing their character. This podcast offers practical and godly tips on developing your child's character.
Intimacy is God’s design for husband and wife. It is a special relationship like no other with protection when in covenant relationship. Our society has cheapened sexual intimacy but Our sexual relationship was God’s marriage gift to us. It is designed to be refreshing, energizing and life giving and edifying to each other. Learn what scripture has to say about this important part of marriage and how to keep that part of our relationship alive and growing.
Good marriages don't just happen. It is important to invest in your marriage and when things are challenging, faith and hope are important to anchor us, especially when trust has been broken. This podcast discussed ways to invest, who we can trust, and the power of faith and hope.
Good marriages take tools and lots of work.Forgiveness is critical in keeping marriage alive and harmony in the home. It should flow freely. Forgiveness is something you do for yourself and is liberating. Establishing peace in your home begins with you. Learn these practical tools that are essential to keep marriage alive.
Did you know that in marriage you will reap what you sow? Many times we don't like certain things in our marriage but we need to look at what we are sowing into the relationship. This podcast will talk about practical things we can sow into our relationship that will bring blessings into our life.
Good marriages don't just happen, they take work. This podcast talks about some ways to nurture your relationship and invest in it. It also talks about who our real enemy in marriage is and becoming one flesh.
Good marriages and relationships don't just happen. They take work but are worth the investment. This podcast will address practical tools to help any relationship and how to invest in your marriage. It will also address tools to help in conflict and enrich your relationship.
Being rooted in God's love makes us secure, strong, and enables us to move in power and joy.When we begin to understand God's amazing love for us individually, it is life changing. His love will anchor you and bring many benefits in your life.
This podcast is for the broken hearted, the disappointments, and those picking up the pieces of their life. It is full of hope and practical tools to navigate grief, loss and disappointments of any kind. You will discover the challenges, benefits, and how to thrive in your season of grief. Also, how to handle the holidays.
This podcast is about some of the greatest weapons I have found to fight with in life. It's about how to win in life. To overcome means to get the better of a situation. This podcast is about how to fight with nine fruits and fighting with fruit puts you in a win-win situation.
Life is full of disappointments. Big ones, little ones and when we focus on our disappointments, they can only keep us stuck in life. This podcast talks about how to evict our disappointments and make them stepping stones instead of stumbling blocks.
Your crisis can be little or big but it is something you have to deal with. Seeing circumstances like God sees does gives us power, a better perspective and settles our heart. Learn practical ways to handle your crisis and strengthen yourself.
Do you need more peace in your life? Did you know you have a God given right to walk in peace and Jesus sacrificed his life so you could walk in peace? The podcast will give practical advise on how to cultivate peace in a crazy world.
Understanding Your Value and Worth is a critical message for today's world. It is about getting our value in what God says about us, instead of our parents, marriage, children, accomplishments, occupations. When we understand we are treasured, much loved, royalty and see ourselves from God's perspective, it changes everything. Maxwell-Rambie will share from God's word and her personal journey of discovering who she really was created to be.
Understanding our identity from God's perspective is key in today's world. It is also vital to our security, joy, confidence, passion and purpose. Too many times we get our identity from our occupation, our children, spouse, accomplishments, or failures. This podcast will help lay a solid foundation of who we really are.
Your life matters. Discover how special you are! God has a purpose and plan just for your life. Understand how valuable you are affects your thoughts and actions.
Remembering God's faithfulness is remembering the times, God has gotten us through situations, redeemed things, turned them around, been with us, or helped us do hard things. Do you know we are instructed to remember God's faithfulness? Psalms 37:3 tells us to "feast on his faithfulness."
Technical difficulties hijacked my last podcast on the topic of navigating through 2024 with confidence. Here is one that will work! Learn practical tools to give you marching orders for 2024 based on Psalms 37.
We don't know what is in store for us in 2024 but we can walk with confidence! In this podcast, Kathleen will share tips for navigating through this next year from Psalms 37. You will be encouraged!
For those that have lost a loved one or your family unit has changed, navigating the holiday season can be challenging for many reasons. Memories and emotions we've swept under the carpet. tend to surface at this time of year. The good news is there is hope and help. This podcast will give you practical tools and encouragement.
The atmosphere changes when we are thankful. Being thankful opens us up to possibilities and giving thanks in the midsts of our problems changes us, and gives us hope. Giving thanks is always a choice and is not just for the month of November.
The benefits of being thankful are so numerous. Check out this podcast that can adjust your attitude, make you more fun to be around and draw you into the presence of God. It's a game changer!
This podcast is about powerful tools to help you win in any situation you face everyday. It is about some of the greatest weapons I have found to fight with in life and they are not common tools.
There are things God wants to work in you and things he wants to work out of you. One of the ways I believe He does that is in our daily lives with challenging situations, at work, with difficult people and family. So how do you partner with God so that you always win? How do you fight with fruit?
When you practice these tools, it puts us in a safe spot in life and we are a blessing to those around us.
Adversity...we face it at different times and for different reasons in life. How do we successfully navigate these seasons? This podcast will give the listener five tips with practical tips and application to help you encourage you..
Have you ever had a time where you have something wonderful happen and yet you also have challenges and pain? I have.
When we keep standing with God in the mystery and we keep saying “yes” to Him, we are growing in endurance and perseverance. This is called enduring faith.
Shame is a painful feeling of humiliation or distress. As a verb it means to cause someone to feel ashamed or inadequate. Sometimes we have caused shame and other times we have had people shame us. God has freedom for us and promises us a double portion our shame when we bring it to Him. Find freedom from shame!
Transition is a part of life here on earth. We go through transition when we move, change jobs, have a baby, retire, change churches or when our kids leave home. There are many benefits of transition and the beauty is we can change and grow when we embrace our transition.
We are living in days where many people walk around offended. You and I do not have to be a part of that group and we are the real winners when we choose to forgive instead of being offended. This podcast gives practical tips that will bring freedom to your life.
Life is challenging but this podcast will help you with whatever you are facing this week. Encouraging, practical way to the best version of yourself. and overcome whatever comes your way. Listen and have a great week!
Who can we trust these days and what is the truth? These are questions we must ask ourselves. The good news is that the Bible has the answer to these questions. Learning to listen to the voice of truth and learning to cultivate a lifestyle of trusting God can be a fun and rewarding adventure and this podcast will show you how.
For decades I had a dream of going to Italy. God finally fulfilled this dream and I want to share it with you! Have you ever had a dream? Are you still waiting for it to be fulfilled? Many in the Bible waited for their dreams to be fulfilled. This podcast will encourage you to hang on to your dreams and partner with God in the process.
Life here on earth is full of uncertainty but God's heart is that we walk in total confidence without fear of the future. His heart for you is to walk free of fear. This podcast shows the listener how to do that.
It is time to restore honor and integrity in our world and our military is worthy our honor. The word honor means to give high respect or esteem to someone or somethings person or something. Our self-centered society has strayed away from honor. This podcast talks about practical ways to restore honor and integrity and acknowledges our military and the sacrifices they have made.
All of us face giants in life. A giant is anything daunting, rejection, abandonment, marriage or financial difficulties, trouble with rebellious child, relationship problems, etc. This podcast will help the listener face their giant and walk confidently with God.
Grief is a part of life here on earth and what we do when it knocks on our door is very important. It comes in many different forms and is not limited to losing a loved one but also disappointments in life. But there is healing and hope when grief walks into our life. This podcast is transparent and will address different types of grief, the challenges, behaviors of someone grieving, benefits of grief and keys to learning to grow or thrive in grief. This seminar was recorded in Leakey, Texas.
This podcast is Kathleen Maxwell-Rambie's personal testimony of her life and the five things that have helped her overcome in adversity and life's disappointments. It was recorded live at the Women of the Canyon Spring luncheon that 200 women attended. You will be encouraged as you listen Kathleen's words.
Do you need to succeed in dealing with a problem, difficulty or adversity? You have a God given right to overcome and there are many promises and benefits to keep pressing on and overcoming! Discover what God has for you.
Have you ever ask "why me?" Why is this happening to me? Why now? Many times in life, the why question doesn't get answered here on earth. Even Jesus asked God "why have you forsaken me," while he hung on the cross. This podcast will explore the right question to ask instead of "why."
Whatever you need right now in your life is available to you when you walk with God. In this podcast, we will explore some of the things that are available to us to use in everyday life. This short podcast will show you that every good thing belongs to you in Christ.
We have many things to listen to in our society and it is important that we listen to what God says about situations. Numerous times in scripture the phrase, "But this is what the Lord says." Check out this podcast and be strengthened in your walk with God.
Redemption means to compensate for the bad aspects of something or exchange hard things for something better. What do you need God to redeem for you? This podcast will open the listener's heart to believe God for redemption and look for it.
Hope keeps us moving forward in life and yet many people in society battle hopelessness in situations they face. The definition of hopeless is having no expectation of good or success incapable of redemption or improvement. But the Bible tells us hope is part of the character of God and tells us the importance and benefits of hope. This podcast will not only give you hope but will give practical tools to help anchor you in life.
Where do we go for truth? Many times we can believe a lie about God, ourselves or others and we need help to unravel the lies we've come to believe. God is a God of truth and loves when his kids walk in freedom and truth.
There are so many things that cause stress, anxiety, and worry in life but there is hope. This podcast will talk about the things that rob us of peace and the six things that help us establish peace in our life.
Freedom is cutting the cord of the things that bind us so we can soar. Galatians 5:1 tells us, "It is for freedom Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery. God's heart for you is to walk in freedom! This podcast addresses six things that help us walk in freedom.
All of us have three God needs. They Are to belong, to be signifiant and be loved. And God has made us a people of great value. He alls us chosen, precious, dearly loved, and royalty.This podcast explores what happened when we look to people to meet our needs and how we can learn to live our of our value from God's perspective.
How we think about a situation affects our emotions, can affect our actions and rob us of peace and joy. It is important we take charge of our thoughts and be the captain of them in order to steer our ship and get back on tract. Negative thoughts produce negative emotions, which can produce negative actions.
Did you know that the word hope means to wait, be patient, to stay, tarry, and to trust? And do you know why we should practice it and the many benefits of hope? In this podcast, we will discover so much about hope, what it can do for us and how scriptures show us why hope is good for us.
When we prepare to go somewhere, we pack what we need to bring. There are three things that will help us navigate through 2023. Discover these helpful tools and how to use them; presence, love and forgiveness.
For those that have lost a loved one or your family unit has changed, navigating the holiday season can be challenging for many reasons. Memories and emotions we've swept under the carpet, then to surface at this time of year but there is hope and help. This podcast will give you tools and encouragement.
Are you going to be around difficult people this holiday season? This podcast will encourage you and give tools to help you. Enjoy the story and what God's word has to say about loving difficult people.
Did you know that when you give thanks, it makes you powerful? When we develop a lifestyle of being thankful, it adjusts our attitude, helps us see possibilities instead of problems, makes us more fun to be around and much more.
How do we give thanks when life is hard? This podcast will give you practical tips and also help you see why we should be thankful. Giving thanks in all circumstances changes us and the world around us.
Life happens and our heart breaks. Our heart can break when we encounter trauma, disappointments, a major change or loss of a loved one. What we do when this happens and how we process is critical. This podcast was recorded live in Uvalde, Texas to help people in this community heal.
Do you have prayers that haven't been answered? Are there things you want to happen in your life and you feel like they never will? Let me encourage you with this podcast where we will discover how God is in the waiting and there are so many things he is working in us when we partner with him in the waiting.
How do we trust in God when we can't see him? Why should we trust him? This podcast addresses practical ways to trust God in our everyday life. There are many benefits of trusting God and one of them is peace and rest for our heart.
Grace is the unmerited favor and blessing of God in our lives. It is important that we understand it's value and the power we have when we pick up grace and use it in our lives. Take back your power and pick up grace.
Anxiety and fear wear you out and rob you of peace and joy. Many people treat fear like a houseguest instead of a thief and a robber. This podcast gives practical tips to walk free of anxiety and fear that is rampant in our society today. The Bible tells us 360 times "do not fear" and "fear not." God has a better plan!
Many people have a wrong concept of who God really is and who He wants to be for you everyday, 24/7. This podcast explores the God's character in a way that will deepen your trust, as you discover all His amazing qualities.
Do you know how God sees you and feels about you? This podcast will dive into scripture and will discover our life from God's perspective. When we look at things through his eyes, we see potential, possibilities and discover our new abundant life.
Join me for a power packed interview with Allison Bown, founder of Grace Spaces. Allison is an author and Christian Professional Life Coach. We discuss the joy of the process of becoming like Him.
In our process of spiritual maturity, there are spaces between beloved truths we’ve heard and what we have yet to experience in our daily life.
These are our Grace Spaces:
Shame-free encounters with God’s empowering presence when you need it most.
Growing Confidence in who He really is and who He created you to really be.
Restored Joy that brings peace, hope and resilience no matter what is occurring.
Complaining and arguing seem to be a part of our contentious world but God has a different standard for Christians. When we say "no" to complaining and arguing, we shine like star or beacon of light.
We are living in some pretty crazy days right now in our world, with political unrest, the boarder crisis, financial uncertainty and supply chain threats.
It is in times like these that we need to let our roots sink deep, so we are secure.
The word root means to become stable. It also means to establish deeply and firmly. This podcast will help you become rooted and grounded in hard times.
God tells us in Colossians what we need to wear because it always looks good on us. This podcast is rich with great reminders of what we need to put on each day to make a difference to a dying world.
What if we really believed all that God said about us? What if we traded all the negative things people say or the lies we believe about ourselves and traded them for the truth? Bad or negative experiences in life can keep us from our destiny and potential. This podcast will help reveal the listener exchange the negative chatter for God's truth.
Tune in for this amazing podcast that will give you five things God wants you to know today. Many times we can feel alone as we face the world each day and yet these five things will strengthen you and empower you today.
Only pride keeps us from admitting that we need help from time to time. Whatever you need help with right now, God's grace is available. Discover the power packed words that describe grace in the Bible-abundant grace, surpassing grace and sufficient grace are just a few. This podcast will encourage you in whatever situation you find yourself in today.
God often calls us to things that are beyond us. We use words like, “God, this is hard. I can’t do this. I feel all alone,” or “God, I don’t feel qualified.” It is in these times we have a choice. The choices are to listen to the negative chatter or step up to the plate and be all God has called me to be. This podcast will help you find your confidence.
Trust is a choice but you don't want the alternatives, which are fear, anxiety and unbelief. Trusting God is challenging when things don't make sense and in life but that is how we walk by faith. This podcast will address how to trust God in adversity. We may not understand His ways, but we can discover a new confidence and security as we walk with Him.
When we walk with God when things are hard, it can teach us to trust him. But how do we do that in situations that are hard to understand? This short podcast will explore how to trust God in everyday life, as well as those things that are devastating.
Uvalde, TX has had a tragedy. How to we navigate and how do we help others in times of loss and tragedy? This podcast will encourage you and give you tools to help in times of crisis.
Uvalde, Texas has encountered a great tragedy but there is hope, healing, and peace. God is near to the broken hearted and binds up their wounds. In times like these, it is important to pray for this community and pour out God's love, comfort, and hope. Pray for Uvalde.
Are you tired, weary, in need of refreshing? Many people are struggling with weariness and wanting to give up in different thing in their lives. This podcast addresses how we can overcome weariness and practical tools to help us advance in our lives.
Keeping our heart soft is important for good things to grow in our life. The Bible tells us we will reap what we have sown. Choosing the right seed and taking responsibility for our attitudes, words and actions will help us have a good harvest.
God has something special for you this Mother's Day. Encouragement if you are a tired mom chasing kids, have lost your mom, didn't have a good relationship with your mom or even those that have not been able to have children. Check out this podcast for encouragement for your heart.
What do you need right now in your home, business, marriage, kids, or life? Are you sowing seeds to obtain what you want? There is no way we are going to get a different result from what we are encountering unless we sow what pleases God. It is vital that we plant the right seeds in this season in order to reap a different crop. Many people just like to whine and complain instead of sowing to reap change.
One of the things I have discovered that God loves to do is redeem things in our lives. No matter what mess you have made, how bad things look, or how much you have lost, God is standing right beside you orchestrating redemption just for you. This podcast will give the listener hope that the painful places in life can be restored when we partner with God.
Easter is the basis of the Christian faith. Jesus overcame the grave and all the adversity He faced. When we walk with Him, we have that same overcoming power in us. Learn to unpack His overcoming power in your life.
There are highs and lows in our lives and lows in life as well seasons of highs and lows. Psalms 23 has a powerful message of encouragement for us as well as great promises when we are in the dark valley. Check out this podcast for a new look at Psalms 23.
Don't tell me you don't have what you need to love those difficult people in your life. You do! Loving difficult people defines us, is a choice and a commandment. But don't worry, God suppys what we need. You will love this podcast because it will give you tools, hope, and freedom.
We cannot just sit back and let the world fall apart. We are called to imitate God, be a light in the darkness and walk in wisdom. We are to take advantage of every opportunity because the days we live in are evil. You'll enjoy jumping into Ephesians 5 and gleaning wisdom from this passage.
Shame is a painful feeling of humiliation or distress. As a verb it means to cause someone to feel ashamed or inadequate. Sometimes we have caused shame and other times we have had people shame us. God has freedom for us and promises us a double portion for our shame when we bring it to Him. Find freedom from shame.
There are many benefits when we forgive. And there is a big difference in forgiveness between forgiveness and reconciliation and steps on how to forgive, especially when it it difficult. This podcast builds on the previous podcast, The Power of Forgiveness Part I.
Forgiveness is something you do for yourself, not your offender. If we want our sins forgiven, we must forgive others but sometimes that is challenging. This podcast provides tools to let go of unforgiveness so we can live a life of peace and joy. There is power in forgiveness and it is the key to freedom in our hearts and vital to our emotional well being.
Fear is a silent enemy, thief and a robber of peace, joy and tranquility. It keeps us from our potential and being all God has called us to be. It is a silent enemy that whispers way too often in our ears. God wants us to live strong, courageous, and confident. This podcast will help you find the freedom from fear God has for us.
When we truly understand how much God loves us, it can change us. For many years, I believed God loved other people but wasn't convinced He really loved me. But God changed that and as He did, it transformed my life. As we know the Father's love, it heals us, makes us secure, and we want to give it away.
Did you know that gentleness is a tool we can use to defuse difficult and tense situations in times of conflict, and it can strengthen us and bring more rest and peace into our lives? This podcast discusses the value of gentleness and how practicing it helps us in our everyday life. Kathleen shares transparently about working gentleness into our lives.
Investing in your marriage is vital to a healthy marriage. How do we do that in a hectic society? This podcast will address being intentional about studying your spouse, adapting to them, forgiveness, taking time to just be together, how to pray together and other practical tools for your relationship.
Our minds can become overloaded and cluttered and challenging ourselves to come up to higher thinking, is vital in the days we live in. Special guest, Teresa Morrison, with international Facebook group, iBelieve, joins Kathleen and shares her wisdom of how we can still our heart and develop the mind of Christ and get back on track.
Joy is evidence of walking with God but not all days are joyful. This podcast will address how to find joy, who is responsible for our joy, why it is important in our Christian walk, and giving it to others.
2022 has rolled in with a surge in COVID and threats of inflation and shortages. There are other crises we face too. How can we walk into a new year with confidence and hope? This podcast will address those issues and God's word will bring confidence and hope.
We are entering a new year, 2022. Psalms 37 has many good tips to navigate the days ahead. In this podcast, Kathleen shares seven powerful tips that will encourage you and empower you for 2022.
Jesus came so we could have comfort, joy, and He came to make us mighty and strong. When Jesus was born, there was trouble on the earth. Sound familiar? Not all circumstances are joyful but we can find our joy when we focus on Him this season. You will find comfort and joy as you listen to this podcast.
Do you have a crisis this Christmas? Have you ever made plans and things just didn’t turn out the way you expected? 2000 years ago things were not going the way Mary and Joseph had planned either. The first Christmas can give us direction, hope and encouragement in any crisis we face.
This podcast is for the broken hearted, the disappointed and those picking up the pieces of their life and is full of hope. It also addresses how to navigate grief during the holidays.
Are you going to be around some relatives this holiday season that are just difficult to be around? Do you find yourself not wanting to attend the gatherings they are going to be at? Take heart! In this podcast, I talks about my personal experience with difficult relatives, and how God changed my heart.
Giving thanks when things aren't going right isn't easy but when we give thanks anyway, it changes us. It adjusts our attitude and helps us get out of self-pity.
The greatest weapons we can fight with in life are not what you would think. If you want to learn how to win an argument, operate when adversity hits, or deal with difficult circumstances and people, you will love this podcast. Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control are the greatest weapons we can use! There is always a way we can overcome and this podcast will encourage you.
All of us encounter disappointments. Big ones, little ones and when we focus on our disappointments, they can keep us stuck in life. This podcast talks about how to evict our disappointments and make them stepping stones.
Crisis, adversity, challenges show up in life. Did you know you have a God given right to overcome in these times? God's word show us that our perspective is vital in these times and how to overcome when there is a crisis like illness, loss of job loss,, financial and marriage struggles, etc.
We can't depend on much in our world today, but God has made a provision for us and it is called peace. You have a God given right to walk in peace in any crisis or situation you face and this podcast will help you understand how to practice peace everyday, use it as a weapon, and change the atmosphere around you with the peace Jesus has provided. It is a life changing podcast!
It is easy to get our identity from wrong things in life: our job, accomplishments, degrees, negative circumstances in life like abuse, mistakes we've made, or what others say. The only thing we can depend on in this life is what God's word says and get our identity from Him. He says you are treasured, royalty, chosen, dearly loved, and much more!
Understanding our identity from God's perspective is key to our security, joy, confidence, passion and purpose. Too many times we get our identity from our occupation, our children, spouse, accomplishments, or failures. This podcast will help lay a solid foundation of who we really are.
God loves it when we practice His word. Anyone can memorize a scripture, listen to a message, or learn a Bible story but the real value comes in our life when we practice His word. Learn the benefits and joy of practicing God's word and how God is not looking for perfection but practice.
Anxiety is not your friend. It makes life intense, distracts you and causes torment. God has a better way for us to live. This podcast addresses anxiety, how to get rid of it, and live in the freedom God has for us.
God gives us many blessings and things to steward in our life and it is our responsibility to protect them. Healthy boundaries are important in our life, our marriage, training our kids, and in family relationship. Learn more about boundaries!
Are you worn out and do other people make you feel guilty when you don't do something they ask? If the answer is yes, perhaps you need boundaries and have taken on responsibility that really isn't yours.
Boundaries define what is mine and what it not, define what is in someone else’s space and responsibility and what is my space and responsibility.
We should all have boundaries in place in our life and respect other’s boundaries.
This podcast will help you understand boundaries and taking on false responsibility.
Have you had heated conversations recently about COVID-19, vaccines, or has someone snapped at you for the decision you made? I have.
One of the things God has shown me is my emotions, attitudes, and choices say everything about me and other people’s emotions, attitudes and choices say everything about them. This podcast explores God's word and how to respond in these situations and handle conflict in a godly way.
Do you know you have a a whole crowd of people cheering you on the the race of life? You do! Run with perseverance the race marked out for us is a directive from scripture but how do we do that everyday and on the tough days? This podcast will show you how to do that successfully and adjust your attitude, actions and choices and throw off the things that hold us back.
Beginning a new life without your mate isn't easy. Widows are near and dear to the heart of God. Also, one of the basics of Christianity is caring for the widows and orphans. This podcast will encourage widows and also encourage Christians in caring for them.
Suscide, self destructive behaviors are on the rise in our world. One of the reasons is people have believed a lie about themselves. What if people believed the truth from God's word about what He has to say about us? The truth empowers us and sets us free. Discover who you really are.
God made our emotions and they are good; however, our emotions cannot be allowed to rule over us. God gave us his word, the Holy Spirit, and our will to help us navigate hard times so we would not be at the mercy of our emotions. You will be strengthened as you listen to this podcast.
The word casting means to throw forcefully in a specific direction. What do the words casting, fishing and Jesus have in common? When trouble lands on our shoulders, we are told exactly what to do-to throw them forcefully to the Lord.
God knew we were not designed to carry the problems we would encounter so he offered to carry them for us. This podcast will encourage you in what God's word say to do with our burdens and the benefits of casting. It will also talk about fishing!
Trial after trial and being hurt by others can lead us to lose faith. When we love like Jesus does, unconditionally, we open ourselves up to being hurt by others. That is when we need others to cheer us on to help us believe again. Sometimes we need others to pull us out of the trap of disappointments. This podcast will encourage you in your walk of faith.
Most of us do not go around talking about fears we battle, but fear is a silent enemy that whispers in our ears way too often. Fear is doubt and unbelief and doubt and unbelief is not trusting God. We were created to trust and walk with God. God created us to be courageous because we are made in his image. This podcast will discuss various fears that rob us. Insecurities, rejection, fear of failure are just some of the things God has come to set us free from and we need to treat them like someone that is trespassing.
Fear is doubt and unbelief and that is not trusting God. Fear is a thief and a robber of our peace and joy. It wastes time and energy. This practical podcast will focus on how to banish, get rid of this unwanted guest that knocks on our door.
Is there purpose in the adversity we face? When it seems as though you are facing nothing but difficulties, discover the invaluable opportunities that are available to you in these seasons. This podcast will discuss the possible reasons found in God's word for our trials and how we can partner with God in them.
God knows everything there is to know about you. He perceives every movement of your heart and soul, and understands your every thought and adores you! He has gone into your future and prepared the way. Life can knock us down but it is so imperative we understand our identity because it makes us strong and gives us confidence. You read my heart like an open book
Many people live their life and never have a clue about their value and worth. We often see our inadequacies, failures, or listen to the negative things some people have said about us. In each season of life, we need to understand our identity. You are someone of great value and it is imperative we see ourselves from God's perspective and partner with Him. This podcast will dive into Psalms 139 and discover truth about our identity.
Forgiving yourself can sometimes be more difficult than forgiving others. We all make mistakes and can become our own worst enemy. This podcast will address forgiving yourself and developing a lifestyle of forgiveness.
A heart that forgives is vital to our emotional health. Forgiveness is something you do for yourself, not the offender. Sometimes we can miss signs of unforgiveness in our lives. This podcast will address the 10 signs of unforgiveness in our life.
A heart that forgives is vital to our emotional health. Forgiveness is something you do for yourself, not the offender. Sometimes we can miss signs of unforgiveness in our lives. This podcast will address the 10 signs of unforgiveness in our life.
When others hurt us, we find ourselves between a rock and a hard place. What do we do? This podcast will explore the numerous reasons we should forgive, how to begin the process, and how we benefit from letting go of offenses.
What does freedom look like in our daily lives? Living a life of freedom, means practicing three things regularly; forgiveness, letting go and surrender.
Mothering and Mother's Day is a mixture of joy, hard work, pain, and promises. I speak from experience. God meets us at each of those intersections in our lives. For some, this Mother's Day may be painful due to not being a mother, losing your mom, or accepting the fact your mom was not there for you. For others, mothering is exhausting and hard work and you need encouragement. When we partner with God in the tough places, He shows us His promises and turns the hard spaces into joy.
Did you know you have been given a new life, a brand new one, when you come to Jesus? So many times, we just focus on trying to fix the things we don't like in our life instead of practicing the new life of peace, joy, and forgiveness. Live your best life living the new you!
Do you have trust issues? Trust is not always easy and when we put our trust in others, our money, doctors, job, or anything else, we can be disappointed. Our trust in God is related to relationship and Jesus instructs us trust Him but to also trust God. Learn why you might have trust issues and how our peace and joy are related to our trust.
Are you the captain of your thought life? Did you know that negative thoughts produce negative emotions and actions. This podcast will help you get back on track and be the captain of your thoughts. You will be encouraged!
Compassion and sympathy go a long way in bringing harmony to our relationships. Compassion is part of God's character and means to suffer together or a feeling of awareness towards people's emotions in an attempt to understand how they feel. Sympathy means showing concern about someone's bad situation. We will talk about how vital these are in our world.
If I were recapping the Easter story in modern day language, it would go something like this; “Okay guys, one of you is going to betray me, someone is going to deny me, I’m going to be arrested for doing good, be misunderstood, hang on a cross and die, but don’t worry, I’ll be back.” Sounds like chaos to me but Jesus prepared his disciples by giving them his peace. Whatever chaos your life is in, Easter gives us hope and answers. You will be encouraged.
Did you know there are things Easter and COVID have in common? COVID brought much threat and death, to our world. It challenged our trust in God. You will be encouraged with this podcast that addresses the threat, death, trust, and overcoming Jesus faced and how we have a God given right to overcome because of Easter.
Everyone of us is advertising something by the way we live. This podcast will talk about someone that lived a life expressing their love for others, drawing strength from God, and living a life of gratitude. Gratitude opens the door to joy and is so important in life. You will be blessed and encouraged and challenged.
How gracious and compassionate are you? Are you slow to anger and rich in love? In Psalms 145:8, God describes his character and there is much we can learn from this scripture that can help us in everyday life and make us shine.
Grief has been one of my best teachers. No one signs up for this process that will touch all of us at some time in our life. What do we do when grief knocks on our door? This podcast is a book review of Thriving Through Seasons of Grief-How to Overcome in Life's Disappointments, Change and Loss
Hope is not only vital in times of crisis, but also in our everyday life. It is necessary to keep us moving forward in any situation.
The Bible has much to say about the subject of hope and even secular society understands the importance of hope. What is hope? How do you get hope? What do you do when hope is gone or what you hoped for does not happen?
This questions will be answered in this podcast and your heart will be strengthened!
It is imperative that each of us take care of our heart, otherwise, we will not live long. But what about your spiritual heart? What condition is it in? And how can we take care of our spiritual heart?
Proverbs 4:23 admonishes us to guard our heart. It says, “Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life.” (NIV)
Our heart is the core of who we are and we must examine it all the time to keep it in good shape and in proper condition. In this podcast will discuss what keeps our spiritual heart healthy. You won't want to miss this episode! And hear our special announcement!
Difficulties, heartbreak, loss, disappointments can cause us to erect walls around our heart to protect ourselves. God is a compassionate God and wants to heal our hearts and open our hearts to receive His love and the love of others. This podcast gives the listener a greater understanding of God's rich love and how to begin the process of removing our self-erected walls.
What does the voice of trust and truth sound like in your life? There are many voices vying for our attention but wh0 can we trust and what is the truth? Today's podcast will help answer these questions and show us from scripture about the power of trusting God and finding His truth in our everyday lives.
"In God we trust" is on our currency in the USA. I believe our forefathers were inspired by God to do this as we daily use dollar bills and need the reminder to trust God. But do we really trust in the desert times of our lives?
What if we lived 2021 in expectancy and wonder? Expectancy is the state of thinking or hoping that something, especially something pleasant will happen. The meaning of wonder is a feeling of surprise mingled with admiration, caused by something beautiful, unexpected, unfamiliar, or inexplainable; a desire to be curious to know something.
The USA is in a state of turmoil with the recent election results. Whether your candidate won or lost, how does God say we should behave?
This podcast is not geared towards any political side and we will dive into Psalms 37 for encouragement and direction. Click below to listen.
When Jesus came thousands of years ago, He brought us not only redemption, but many other gifts. In Him, we have the promise of redemption, eternal life or salvation, and freedom from our enemies. He also provides mercy, committed relationship with us, and freedom from fear.
Discover these gifts with me, start opening them and using them in your life.
"He rules the world with truth and grace," are the words of the popular Christmas carol, Joy to the World. What if we ruled our personal world with truth and grace, how much better would we be? In this podcast, we will discover that as we rule our world with truth and grace, healing and hope comes into our to deal with holiday challenges and everyday life.
Tears were streaming down the face of a woman that sat across from me. "I'm so stressed out," she stated. I've heard these words multiple times this week.Financial pressure, COVID-19, grief, uncertainty are just some of the things that can rob us of peace. The good news is God sent Jesus to bring us peace in any situation we face. Learn how to open this gift from God, this holiday season.
The holidays can trigger grief for many people. The memories, things we have suppressed throughout the years, can surface at unexpected times. God is near to the broken hearted and just might use you to touch someone's life this holiday season.
This time of year can be overwhelming with lots to do, responsibilities, work, pandemic, financial pressures. Often times we try to fix things/save things in our own strength. We must remember, there is one savior and it is not me or you.
There are so many benefits when we are grateful and give thanks. Enjoy this bonus episode and discover them!
Why should we give thanks? Did you know that there is power that comes into our lives when we begin to develop a daily walk of being thankful? I’ve seen the power of a thankful heart change me personally. This podcast will address some of the reasons to be thankful and the benefits.
We live in a very uncertain world right now but God's word has a lot to say about uncertainty and show us how to walk confidently and without fear. Grab a pen and paper because lots of scriptures will be shared!
How do we deal with unkind and controversial people in today's world? What are some practical ways we can show the world around us God's kindness? Kindness is part of God's character and He is incredibly kind to us, we just don't always see it. God's word gives us instruction and these questions will be addressed in this podcast, as well as how to discover God's kindness in our lives.
Letting go of what we hold dear isn't easy, but letting go is part of a healthy life. Letting go of our kids, fears, dreams, our time line and disappointments are just a few of the things we will discuss. This podcast also explores how to let go and the benefits of letting go.
Forgiveness is so vital in our work environment, family relationships, churches, and in marriage. This podcast will recap the highlights of The Power of Forgiveness Part II and then talk about the difference in forgiveness and restoration, benefits of forgiveness, beginning to forgive, keys to moving forward, and more. You will be encouraged and have helpful tools for your daily life when offense occurs.
Have you been hurt, betrayed, abused, misunderstood, or abandoned? We all encounter unkind, insensitive, selfish, people in life. Forgiveness is the answer for all of us to move forward in living an abundant life of freedom. We need forgiveness in our families, work place, church, and community. This podcast will address what forgiveness is and is not and how to forgive and be free.
Do you ever feel unloved? I've found there are many reasons people struggle in this area, life circumstances, unkind people in our lives, and a wrong understanding of the depth of God's love for us. Understanding God's love is the foundation of our security, self-worth and faith. Over and over in the Bible, God tells us He loves us and yet, for many, we understand the basic concept. This podcast will help you unravel lies you have believed about your value and the love God has for you.
Have you ever had a plan and then something happened and it got hijacked? This podcast will address what to do when this happens in our lives and help us navigate and find the unforced rhythm of grace and redemption.
God's heart for you and me is to walk in joyous grace and endless peace and we have open and free access to the power and presence of God all the time. How do we access it when things don't go as we plan, obstacles are in our way and life is challenging? This podcast will offer practical help and encouragement to walk in the joyous grace and endless peace that makes us mature and rich.
Change-it is a big word right now in our society. Things are always changing, especially with the pandemic, politics and much of life is about change. How do we navigate these times and grow in the process? This podcast will encourage you!
I disliked the word change. In fact, I called it the C word, almost like it was a cuss word. Now I’ve become much more comfortable with it.
Often times the mention of the word transition is anything but settling. Times of transition are in between times. Transition is defined at the process of changing from one state or place to another. It requires leaving the place that is familiar in order to move into our future.
Have you ever felt like quitting something? Do you feel like you need help or you will sink? Don't know where to turn? Then you will love this podcast that talks about abundant, sufficient, rich, surpassing grace that will help us with any problem.
The word rooted means, "to become stable." If a plant doesn't have stable roots, the whole plant or tree is in jeopardy. What is your heart rooted in? Join me for today's podcast, as we discover what the Bible tells us our hearts should be rooted in, so our lives will thrive and flourish.
Promises from God's words anchor our hearts in times of devastation and grief. This is part two of a series of promises I found in my times of devastation and grief. They will encourage your weary heart in in trouble you find yourself in and are especially useful if you are a widow or widower.
Have you lost a mate, father or mother? When devastation and grief hit, what do you hang on to? God has promises for times of loss and grief. Widows, widowers and those that have lost their father and mother are near and dear to God's heart. This podcast will encourage your heart!
How can we live in peace with others when there is so much contentiousness? It seems to be everywhere with the pandemic, racial tension, riots, and the political atmosphere. As Christians, we are called to come up higher, think and act different than the world around us.
Did you know you are chosen and dearly loved and God has given you an outstanding wardrobe to wear? Unfortunately, many Christians forget to put these garments on each day. This podcast will show us what makes us look good and stand out among others. You will be challenged and strengthened!
The 2020 pandemic has created loneliness and isolation for many around the world. We can easily battle not feeling loved and valued but God has some important things to say about how loved you are. Join me for this podcast as we dig into His word and discover that we are chosen and dearly loved.
Did you know God offers eternal encouragement and hope to strengthen our hearts? With isolation, financial difficulties, stress, new decisions in parenting, and uncertainty, this is good news! Check out this short episode on how to tap into encouragement and hope.
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Life happens, and sometimes it can cause our heart to break. Grief and heartbreak are a part of life and when embraced can benefit and make you a better person. There are many different kinds of grief beyond the loss of a loved one. Grief can be experienced in the loss of a job, moving to a new location, children leaving home, death of a dream and divorce. We will explore letting go, the benefits of grief, healing of your heart, and how to thrive in the seasons of loss. This lesson is also designed to help friends and family of someone grieving better understand their loved ones. Grief is a great teacher that can teach us much about understanding ourselves and others.
Where is your focus? We must keep our eyes on something bigger than our circumstances and that is Jesus. God says, “look up, ” “I’m here,” It’s ok." The enemy tries to divert, distract, keep us hopeless, discouraged, weary, fearful, living in shame. We must recognize his schemes and not listen to them.
This episode will encourage you and help you adjust your focus.
There is much conflict and unrest in 2020, however, there is great hope for us, if we can focus on why our forefathers in the USA fought for their freedom.
Thirteen colonies united together for a common cause, to bring freedom and independence. What has happened to our unity? Today there is much tension, agitation, and anger in our nation. It doesn't have to be that way! Let's focus on unity and real freedom.
What do we do when we have those around us that are aggressive, argumentative, or angry? Our response and words are critical in times like these and the Bible tells us, life and death are in our words. Our words either speak life or can actually hurt us and we get to choose what we want. Check out this short podcast to find out more!
This episode talks about God's heart for us as a good father and how we can rest on His shoulders in life's circumstances. We will also discuss moving forward if you miss your dad, didn't have a father around, or have been hurt by your father. God loves to restore all things in our lives! Happy Father's Day 2020!
There are many things that are difficult in our world right now, however, for those of us that have our faith and love rooted in God, it's our time! There are many people searching for answers, peace, hope and healing and when you have the Spirit of the living God living inside, you have all that you need!
Are you tired, weary, in need of refreshing? Recently, I have found many people struggling with weariness and wanting to give up on different things in their lives. Weariness is a strategy of the enemy to steal our life, joy, peace and zeal for life. Financial and job difficulties, relationship problems, COVID-19 are just some the things that can make us weary. This podcast tackles this obstacle! Join me!
Letting go is a good and necessary part of life, and yet, is challenging, as we are often forced into the process unexpectedly. It is a time of saying goodbye, getting rid of stuff we don’t need, and is where our plans, disappointments, dreams, and life, collide with trust in God
As we let go and trust God, it brings closure, freedom, hope, new dreams and new life. It declares our trust in God. Join me for this encouraging episode as we learn to let go.
In these days of uncertainty, there are many things coming against the peace God gives us. What do we do in times like this to guard and keep the gift of peace God gives us? In this podcast, I will discuss some of the following points.
- Peace is a gift from God to us, and as any gift, we need to open it and use it
- Fear is not from God
- Fear robs us of peace
- Wrong thoughts rob us and get us reeved up
- Unforgiveness robs us of peace
Hope you enjoy and let me hear from you in the comment section!
Many of us are in a waiting pattern in areas of our life and with the pandemic.
- Waiting to go back to work
- Waiting on a new job
- Waiting for the government to release the next plan for opening
- Waiting for our new normal
What do we do in the waiting period? This podcast will offer encouragement on how to partner with God and not waste this waiting time. It will also offer tips to anchor you in the uncertainty.
Many times in life, things do not go as we expect. This podcast explores ways to walk through the unexpected with power and confidence. I will talk about what I've learned in the big unexpected things in my life, as well as sharing scriptures that have helped in that season
In this podcast, we will discuss the dangers of negativity and the possibilities God has for us in this season. In adversity, the big key is where our mind is fixed, otherwise, we lose the battle. Negativity destroys relationships, sucks us dry, blinds us to the possibilities God has for us. You will love this podcast and will be encouraged.
Peace is a powerful weapon we can use when life is stressful and uncertain. Are you looking for new life? Enjoy this short podcast on the importance of how we can use peace and guard it, to bring new life.
We are living in uncertain times with COVID-19, and yet, we have a God given right to overcome in this crisis. In this podcast, I will share from previous crisis I've experienced and how God helped me overcome in losing my late husband, mom, & dad, in a short time period. You will be encouraged and given tool on how you can overcome in this crisis.
How do we walk in life without fear in times of uncertainty? This podcast will address how to walk confidently in the uncharted waters of uncertainty. God's word has a lot to say about where we can find strength, confidence and security when everything is shaking around us. You will be encouraged!
Who are you listening to? Too many times, we listen to the voice of popular opinion, the voice of fear, our society, social media, or our own insecurities instead of what God says. This podcast focuses on various common topics and what God has to say about them.
Do you know God loves to redeem and restore the disappointing and hard things in your life?Redemption/Restoration-to compensate for the faults or bad aspects of something, to gain or regain possession of something, to exchange something -What hard things do you need God to exchange for you? We will discover in this podcast what God has instead for us and see His heart to make things right in our lives.
Do you ever feel hopeless in situations? Need encouragement? I have found many people struggle with hopefulness, and yet don't admit it. This podcast will show time and time again from scripture and life experiences, how important hope is in everyday life and how to find it when we have lost hope. God has so much to say about putting our hope in Him.
Jesus said in John 14:6, "I am the way, the truth and the life." Truth is part of God's character and the best thing about it, it brings freedom into our lives. The Bible also says that satan is the father of lies. He loves to deceive us and if we are not careful, be can believe a lies about God, ourselves, and others. This podcast exposes those lies, and points the way to truth that sets us free and brings freedom in our lives.
Stressed out? Need more peace in your life? In this podcast, we will discover how to practice our peace and how to establish peace in our lives. We will also talk about things that can rob our peace and what God has to say about walking in peace, each and everyday of our lives.
Do you need more freedom in your life? What brings freedom? This live recording covers six things in life that will bring freedom and the things we need to deal with to be free. Some people said this is the best lesson and was so beneficial. Join us for Living a Life of Freedom.
All of us have three God given needs, to belong, to be significant and to be loved. God never intended that we look to people or things to meet those needs but created us for relationship with Him. He wants to meet needs.We will explore what happens when we look to people to meet our needs and what it looks like when we look to God. This podcast talks about getting our identity from who He says we are, holding His hand, and looking to Him to meet our needs.
Did you know casting and walking with God go hand and hand? Casting is defined as 'to throw forcefully in a specific direction.' In this short episode, we will discover how to cast our burdens, those things that weigh us down, on to the Lord. He never designed us to carry them.
What if you really believed the truth in the Bible about what God has to say about you? Imagine what you might be like or capable of. This podcast, challenges the listener to ponder God's heart for each of us.
As we move into a new decade and into 2020, what is going to guide us? What do we need to take with us for this journey, and what should we leave behind? In this podcast, I share what I want to take with me. God's perspective of situations, His presence, and peace.
As 2020 begins, it is time to take inventory of our lives to see what we might need in the year ahead and what we need to leave behind. Check out this short podcast to think about the questions that are asked.
The holidays can be challenging and painful for those that are grieving and missing loved ones they have lost. Holidays are often a reminder of what they had in the past. The good news is God has given us a great promise in our pain.
Are you going to be around some relatives this holiday season that are just difficult to be around? Do you find yourself not wanting to attend the gatherings they are going to be at? Take heart! In this podcast, I talks about my personal experience with difficult relatives, and how God changed my heart.
Have things in your life not gone as you had planned? Well, welcome to the club! Actually, things did not go the way Mary and Joseph had planned either. In this short episode, discover the gifts that can be found, when things do not go as we expect.
It is easy to give thanks when things are going our way. But what about when they are not?
Hi-this is Kathleen Maxwell-Rambie and welcome to The Gathering-Bringing God into Everyday Life. I am taking a short break during the holidays from my regular teachings at The Gathering. During the break, I will be sharing newspaper articles I have written on various topics and posted on my blog. You can check out my blog on www.themaxwellminutes.blogspot.com. So, sit back, relax and enjoy!
This short episode on Uncommon Thanks.
Did you know that giving thanks is good for you and those around you? It can quickly adjust your attitude and the main reason we should be thankful, is because God says so numerous times in the Bible. Being thankful is a powerful tool that helps us through daily life, as well as adversity. This podcast was one of the favorites of the live recordings of The Gathering.
Are you tired of waiting? Have prayers that haven't been answered yet? Then, you won't want to miss this podcast, God is in the Waiting. There is a big difference in simply waiting and waiting on God. This recording will cover the benefits of waiting, how to wait and partner with God in the waiting.
Life happens, and sometimes it can cause our heart to break. Grief and heartbreak are a part of life and when embraced can benefit and make you a better person. There are many different kinds of grief beyond the loss of a loved one. Grief can be experienced in the loss of a job, moving to a new location, children leaving home, death of a dream and divorce. We will explore letting go, the benefits of grief, healing of your heart, and how to thrive in the seasons of loss. This lesson is also designed to help friends and family of someone grieving better understand their loved ones. Grief is a great teacher that can teach us much about understanding ourselves and others.
Do you try to control things in your life? Often times, control issues stem from fear or difficulty trusting God. Have you ever wondered how you trust God when bad or difficult things happen in your life? Our lesson will talk about these questions, ways to let go, and the many benefits of trusting in a God who loves us dearly.
Grace is something I couldn't live without. It is always there, always free, and very helpful in many of life's difficult situations. It is also defined as God's undeserved favor in our life but it is also the power we need in tough situations. You will love this message, this valuable tool to put in your tool belt to deal with challenging situations.
Transitions come in many ways in life from having a baby, empty nest, a move, retirement, loss of a loved one, etc. God has a lot to say about transitions and how we navigate them is very important and a great learning tool. We will unpack the benefits of transitions and discover how God is right in the middle of them.
What you think about God is the most important thought you will ever have. Why? Because understanding who He really is, governs how we see ourselves and others. Once we understand, recognize and experience His character, then we can trust the God who loves us dearly. If you have a difficult time trusting God, try to control things in your life, you will love this podcast.
So many people get their identity from their job, accomplishments, spouse, kids, failures, etc. When we accept God's plan for us, it opens a new door to discover to how He sees us and our circumstances. We will learn about being loved and chosen by God and living the new life He has given us to live vs. always trying to change our behavior. We will also learn how to develop identity statements that can keep us grounded during times of difficulty.
Do you struggle with anxiety or fear? Need more peace in your life? This weeks lesson at The Gathering is on Freedom from Fear. Many people are held captive by anxiety and fear. For years, i was held captive because I thought this was normal with all the stress life brings. God began to show me He had freedom for me, and I love being free of fear!