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Discover life-changing keys to trusting God, despite the unknown, while you pursue purpose and learn to embrace the places between. If you’re human, you know what it’s like to wait. Feeling stuck or unsure what is next can be frustrating and discouraging though, right? As faith in the process matters, it's possible to find significance in "the wait", especially when you know you’re called to more!
It's possible to THRIVE in the places between, the transitions of life, the seasons of waiting. JOIN US AS WE EXPLORE WHAT IT'S LIKE TO TRANSITION WELL ON A PODCAST ALL ABOUT TRANSITIONS! Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theplacesbetween/support
There’s something cool about the way our stories unfold when we offer what we have openly to be used however God sees fit. Whether it's a gift or a calling, perhaps it’s a talent or a treasure. It’s like God has such a unique way of calling us into what he knows we’ve been designed to do and then taking us along the journey and process to get there we never knew we needed.Dustin Tavella is a world-class performer. He is the winner of the hit competition show America's Got Talent. Dustin was crowned champion for his magic performances alongside his ability to inspire audiences through storytelling. The platform gave him the ability to show the world how personal connection is something we, as humans, long for.Dustin does not just share ideologies, but he shares experience. For 20 years, Dustin has devoted himself to serving the world around him. He has worked with youth, those struggling with drug addiction, and also with the homeless. Dustin's angle on how to make an impact is incredibly unique and his approach to finding magic in everything that life throws our way is both simple and transformational.I’m so thrilled to have had the opportunity to connect with Dustin, hear more of his story and perspective on how he and his wife do life beyond the stage. The way they seek to love people, love God and show up for what he’s inviting them into is beautiful and I just believe you will also be encouraged today!Looking back on your own journey, you’ll be encouraged that God is entirely faithful and like Dustin, he will use even the unexpected ways ultimately for your good. Let’s dive into today’s conversation!Learn more about Dustin here: https://www.dustintavella.com/ Follow Dustin on Instagram here!Watch some powerful performances from AGT here: Inspired by his Adopted son: https://bit.ly/DustinAGTAdoptionJaw Dropping Magic on AGT: https://bit.ly/DustinAGT⭐Enjoyed what you heard?! We love getting 5 star reviews and subscribes when you can! This allows us to get in front of other audiences. Will you consider submitting a review today and sharing this episode with someone you love today? When you pay it forward by supporting The Places Between as a ministry, you support getting the show into more people’s ears!!Want to know more about The Places Between, the retreats we offer and more? Visit ThePlacesBetween.com.Follow @The_Places_Between on Instagram or swing by and say hi to Wendy at wj_Blondie! As always, keep enjoying that journey!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theplacesbetween/support
When you know you’re called to more it can be challenging to be in the places between especially when you have that “life plan” mapped out. I’ve been talking a lot with friends and family recently about the tension of living with EXPECTANCY of God to move and having hope filled expectations, but not living with specific expectations of what the answers look like.There’s such a balance between the two and I’m curious if you have walked through that thought process in life before too? How do we live with great anticipation of hope and all God can do? A number of things but the first thing I believe is surrendering OUR Plan to His(God’s). On today’s show is a new friend who brings wisdom from a journey he THOUGHT he had mapped out and planned only to see it go differently. He has powerful examples of real world examples of how he himself is living for Jesus but also what he does to encourage himself in the process of the unknowns, the limiting beliefs that can often sabotage our futures, and some good words that perhaps YOU needto take home and remember today. Encouraging people there is no such thing as a coincidence but God’s evidence he is always at work, I’m excited for you to hear what John has to share today.John Laub is a faith-based motivational speaker known for delivering powerful and inspiring messages to his audiences. I pray his words of hope and resilience deeply resonate with you today.You can find out more about John, his coaching and ministry at Johnlaub.com, on Instagram at instagram.com/johnny_inspired/ OR facebook.com/john.laub.357 ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Enjoyed what you heard?! We love getting 5 star reviews and subscribes when you can! This allows us to get in front of other audiences. Will you consider submitting a review today and sharing this episode with someone you love today? When you pay it forward by supporting The Places Between as a ministry, you support getting the show into more people’s ears!! Want to know more about The Places Between, the retreats we offer and more?✨Visit ThePlacesBetween.com to learn more about upcoming retreats, purpose dinners and more! ✨Follow @The_Places_Between on Instagram or swing by and say hi to Wendy at wj_Blondie!As always, keep enjoying that journey!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theplacesbetween/support
So, If I were honest with most of my life, there's a certain sort of comfortability I live in. But Im still human and occasionally have doubts that try to haunt me and questions and emotions daily still bubble up....
You don’t have to be totally freaked out though…. Remember who you are and whose you are and continue to tell yourself the truth:
You are valuable. You are worthy.
You have a calling, and you were made for more.
He has a plan and is gloriously at work behind the scenes.
TRUST HIM. He is good.
He is FOR you. He died for you that you might live!
Let him be your strength and guide.
He wants the best for you, he is FOR you and not against you and has a plan and a purpose!
His dreams for you are far beyond what you could ask hope or imagine....
He's given you permission to dream and wants you to thrive!
You are Brave!
You can get through this, and you are stronger than you think
When the uneasyness comes, or the voice in the mirror tells you you're not enough or reasons why you need to be fearful, tell that liar to get behind you.
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Part of The Places Between is talking about thriving and learning to thrive while we’re waiting /or transitioning from one season of life to the next! As humans we know what it’s like to wait and for many of us something we really don’t like at all, if we were honest. Waiting is hard. Waiting in the midst of suffering is really hard. Almost unbearable.But there is something beautiful about drawing close to God, or letting him draw near to you in the midst of what seems like a never ending journey of waiting. In the midst of a season that is filled with trials and answers that we’re not sure will ever come, there is an intimacy we can experience with Jesus if we press in and let him draw near.This is Brittany’s story. Its a story of longsuffering and faith in the midst of waiting on a number of things… Her insights and wisdom and authentic voice into some of life’s most challenging moments will encourage your heart today. In the midst of suffering faith and HOPE is pivotal . . . I hope Brittany’s words are just what you need to hear today.Brittany Park has served as a pastor at Remembrance Community Church in the South Bay Area of Los Angeles County since 2012. She is also is an adjunct professor of Biblical Studies at Eternity Bible College. She and her husband Ben live in Lomita, CA with their daughter, Naia.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theplacesbetween/support
So MUCH of our culture revolves around dating and relationships, but a crazy amount of people are also SINGLE today, this seems like such a GREAT place in time to talk about THRIVING in singleness…And as this is a podcast about the places between and transitions from one season of life to another, I sadly see SO MANY people get stuck in thinking about yesterday as well as thinking about tomorrow.Today Im excited to dive in again with Ryan Wekenman. He’s a teaching pastor of Red Rocks Austin, a young, vibrant church he helped start with a few of his best friends.He’s also a storyteller who is passionate about finding creative ways to help people explore life’s biggest questions. He’s the co-host of two podcasts, Stories in Scripture, a show that brings the Bible to life for people all around the world, and Afterthoughts, a weekly conversation about faith, culture, and the church AND I’m so thrilled to host him again on the Places Between Podcast. Today we dive into a number of things from relationships, to naming your emotions, even the deadly combo of yesterday and tomorrow.“Yesterday pins us to the floor while tomorrow beats us up” A quote directly from Ryan’s book, Single Today. Ultimately, this is a book about today. It’s about surrendering your future and learning to see this present moment as the gift that it is.For the single person the reminder that the full, abundant life you’re searching for is available while you’re single! (And even the ones in relationships, I know you’re listening… this book can have a profound impact on you too) So as Ryan’ says it: “It’stime to conquer yesterday’s regrets and ditch tomorrow’s worries” lets dive into the conversation around this NEW BOOK: Single Today.Buy Ryan’s book here: www.ryanwekenman.comFollow Ryan on instagram at: www.instagram.com/ryanwekenman/Visit Red Rocks Austin: www.redrockschurch.com/austin/⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Enjoyed what you heard?! We love getting 5 star reviews and subscribes when you can! This allows us to get in front of other audiences. Will you consider submitting a review today and sharing this episode with someone you love today? When you pay it forward by supporting The Places Between as a ministry, you support getting the show into more people’s ears!! Want to know more about The Places Between, the retreats we offer and more?✨Visit ThePlacesBetween.com to learn more about upcoming retreats, purpose dinners and more! ✨Follow @The_Places_Between on Instagram or swing by and say hi to Wendy at wj_Blondie!As always, keep enjoying that journey!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theplacesbetween/support
Once we find out where our limiting beliefs are rooted and start to do the work to heal and really become healthy versions of ourselves a whole new level of living in freedom is possible.On Today’s show I talk with someone who’s not only done the work to find freedom through a journey of healing himself, but he’s helping men (& in turn women they love too) on their own journeys towards freedom.Hunting and running through the woods is a drastically different scene than selling drugs and rubbing shoulders with drug dealers in the inner city. This is the story of Adam French, a story of humble and healthy beginnings, a story of harsh and horrific interruption and a story wrapped in the life changing love of Christ. His Dad’s journey of successful business owner to violent alcoholic coincides with his mother’s struggle of a successful teacher to pill addict. Somewhere in the middle of their stories is a scared little boy, curious pre-teen, broken teenager and a wounded man. For the past 17yrs Adam has been on a journey of healing.What if you had healing over addiction, anxiety, trauma or anger in your life? Imagine living in peace without struggles plaguing your life.Adam draws from his counseling degree, bible college education, decades of personal recovery and pastoral experience to create an onramp in his book, MANdentity, for men seeking help in their marriages, addictions, traumas, broken relationships and everyday struggles.MANdentity is designed for any man with any struggle to find healing. It’s purposely written to be simple and direct, so that every man can heal by working through this book. All men have wounds. The MANdentity book intends to heal them.Today, Adam travels the country sharing the redemptive story of Grace that Jesus brought to his life through his personal journey to MANdentity. He is a motivational speaker who encourages others to live out their faith. You will be challenged, motivated and encouraged by his teaching.MORE about Adam: theadamfrench.comRECOVERY REFFUGE: www.recoveryrefuge.care/our-mission MANDentity the book on AMAZON here. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Enjoyed what you heard?! We love getting 5 star reviews and subscribes when you can! This allows us to get in front of other audiences. Will you consider submitting a review today and sharing this episode with someone you love today? When you pay it forward by supporting The Places Between as a ministry, you support getting the show into more people’s ears!! Want to know more about The Places Between, the retreats we offer and more?✨Visit ThePlacesBetween.com to learn more about upcoming retreats, purpose dinners and more! ✨Follow @The_Places_Between on Instagram or swing by and say hi to Wendy at wj_Blondie!As always, keep enjoying that journey!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theplacesbetween/support
Wrestling with agonizing grief, and searching to unlock God‘s purposes in suffering is something Corey and his wife, Dana know all too well. As it was said in the forward of his book called Inheritance “when you’re the Lord’s inheritance, everything in life is bathed in divine purpose” If you’re a person of faith, there's no doubt in my mind God has used his word to strengthen your faith. In deeply painful seasons some of you know how much strength one can draw from scriptures when there just doesn’t seem to be words to understand what you’ve been through.Corey and his wife, along with 3 daughters, are still processing the trauma caused by the death of their son! BUT living out the promises of God they’re creating a legacy through Nash’s life too.One of the most beautiful things brought through the suffering this family has walked through is the willingness for Corey to share his story! It’s served to help people in dark nights limping through life’s trials and tribulations looking to God like they need air.Today Corey is using his gift of teaching God’s word, encouraging others in their faith journeys and more. In fact God is raising up an army of intercessors for such a time as this. These prayer warriors are called Nasharites: men and women, young and old, gripped with the spirit of prayer to see revival touch their families, their churches and their cities. I can’t wait for you to hear more of Corey’s story and just honored to share it with you today. https://coreyrussellonline.com/p/nasharites⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Enjoyed what you heard?! We love getting 5 star reviews and subscribes when you can! This allows us to get in front of other audiences. Will you consider submitting a review today and sharing this episode with someone you love today? When you pay it forward by supporting The Places Between as a ministry, you support getting the show into more people’s ears!! Want to know more about The Places Between, the retreats we offer and more?✨Visit ThePlacesBetween.com to learn more about upcoming retreats, purpose dinners and more! ✨Follow @The_Places_Between on Instagram or swing by and say hi to Wendy at wj_Blondie!As always, keep enjoying that journey!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theplacesbetween/support
This week we have a fun episode for you!!!! Most of you have been listening for quite some time to The Places Between and a HUGE Thank you to those of you who have tuned in weekly for the last 3 years!When I started this podcast I knew I wanted to not only provide stories of faith and encouragement along the way for those in the middle of some of the hardest parts of life but I knew it would be other’s stories that gave testimony and encouraged so many of you that you too could get through the seasons of life YOU felt like you were in the Places Between.We ALL can relate to “hope deferred that makes the heart sick!” But we’ve gotten glimpses of just how GOOD and FAITHFUL our Father is in each and every story on the podcast and it’s through these glimpses of longings being fulfilled, and testimonies of faith of making it through that very hard season, that I’ve hoped YOUR faith AND resolve to keep showing up WOULD BE energized!As we jump into season 4, I am SO THRILLED to introduce a number of POWER. FULL. stories and guests to you!EACH ONE of them have significant stories worth gleaning wisdom from, for your own walk with Jesus!I ALSO have a SPECIAL episode to kick off the season with and I couldn’t be more excited to introduce my soon to be husband, Joshua Miller! He has not only been an incredible champion for this show (& me, to which Im incredibly grateful for) but he TOO has a story to tell!The story of how we met alone is totally a GOD THING and will hopefully be an encouragement to anyone listening that God really does pay attention to EVERY prayer, every tear, how you’re wired, your heart’s longings and desires. And with ANYThing we’re waiting on, in any breakthrough or answer you’re waiting on God specializes weaving together the most beautiful story, right on time!With the Places Between we’re excited to see how God invites us into his plans, and hope to still offer retreats and more but more on that to come… right now we’re just excited to focus on transitioning from one season of life to the next WELL and thriving in the process. SO. . . .Without further ado Meet Mr Joshua Miller… aka My Fiancé!
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This week I wanted to share some clips and highlights of guests in Season 3! As guests shared their stories and testimonies of God’s work and sovereign hand in their lives, we got to hear countless stories of the miraculous, things that only God could have done in moments of desperation, waiting, trials and more. With EACH Guest and story we were encouraged that God is entirely faithful, and despite the wildness so many of us have walked through, we really can have hope that he sees us, he knows exactly what we need, he works ALL things together for good for those who love him and are called according to his purpose and he really does LOVE AND WANT The best for us.I continue to be reminded God FAITHFULLY WORKS behind the scenes, truth ALWAYS prevails, he IS the GOD of rescue and redemption AND despite the timing we think he needs to show up in, he is RIGHT ON TIME!!! And he will continue to work behind the scenes to show up and show off!If anything over the last year I too have been encouraged that God is entirely possible of the impossible and NO THING is too hard for him!From financial provision AND projects being funded to dreams of going overseas and becoming a missionary on purpose for Him! We heard stories of second chances, God walking through valleys with us, restoration and redemption from things in the past, stories of triumph and miraculous provision attached to opportunities to play for the NFL, or be on America’s Got Talent (and WIN) even take home the Grand Championship of American Ninja Warrior. From Filmmakers to authors to medical professionals living their lives for Jesus. . . One thing is certain: When we commit our lives to him, he radically walks beside us!TIMEs & INTERVIEWS:3:33 Doug Wekenman / Red Rocks Austin Episode: AUG 3, 20234:00 Daniel Gil / A Kingdom State of Mind with Ninja Warrior: JUL 13, 20234:27 Rob Bray / Resting in Tension AUG 10, 20235:28 Wendy on with Brent Gudgel Free Burma Rangers: SEP 21, 20236:17 Morgan Achterhoff / His Faithfulness to Our Lives OCT 26, 20236:48 Lauren Labat / Living out a Call To MAUI NOV 9, 20237:10 B Haley / We are 1 Movement7:23 Luke Palasz / From Striving to Thriving / NOV 23, 20237:37 Dustin Tavella AGT Winner /Making the Impossible Possible /NOV 30, 20238:46 Frank D Murphy -NFL Tampa Bay Buccaneers / Dec 21, 20239:10 David Smith Ireland / When Adventure Calls / Jan 18, 20249:52 Jason Chin LOVE SAYS GO / Dec 14, 202311:02 Elijah Waters Churchome LA - Do You Want Comfort or Calling? / JAN 4, 202412:05 Lauren LabatTUNE IN TO INTERVIEWS IN THE PAST. . . AND STAY TUNED FOR SEASON 4!!!! CANNOT WAIT TO ROLL OUT WHAT WE HAVE FOR YOU!!! :)--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theplacesbetween/support
This is an episode about waiting on God and entrusting him with writing your story! If you let him, it will be one of those “NO WAY BUT GOD” stories and I’m sharing some of mine today.As we wrap season 3 up… I would love to know how the podcast has been a place of encouragement for you? Would you submit a review or rate us with 5 stars and even share this episode?We’re starting to prepare for season 4, dreaming about what could be next with the Places Between and I can already say there will be more stories of faith amidst the impossible and in suffering. More stories of HOPE and resilience. And stories of triumph and the miraculous are just around the corner! We’ll have more testimonies of faith that will spur you on in yours and encourage you to live with a CONFIDENT hope in Jesus. I’m also excited about more retreat opportunities, introducing some NEW people to the podcast, including my fiancé AND seeing what God has in store for 2024!THANK YOU for journeying through the last few years with me. Being over 100 episodes in and 10s of thousands of downloads, I can certainly say it’s been one AMAZING RIDE and count it a privilege AND HONOR to share stories of faith and testimonies of the greatness of God with YOU. May we continue to point you and others to Jesus! Let your faith be encouraged.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theplacesbetween/support
“When God calls you to adventure, you sign up for it, right? Today’s story is one full of twists and turns and journeying through life’s up & downs WITH God, in the midst of a bunch of transitions, changes, navigating moves internationally, hearing from God, walking with him in the hard seasons and even being open to new adventures with him.Today I’m excited to share more about David’s story as I believe a LOT of what he’s been through, from hiking moments and real life struggles to encountering God in unlikely ways, even talking through some of his childhood and things that has shaped who he is today, even things he’s survived and using where he’s at now to bring hope and freedom to others, that you as a listener might be encouraged by.David Smith grew up in the Pacific Northwest where he developed a passion for the outdoors and photography. He began taking piano and accordion lessons at an early age and used both of those as a former member of the band Seabird. He also wrote music for Chicago Street Studios. His love for Jesus and his love for people have led him all over the world. He currently resides in Northern Ireland with his dog Sequoia where he is authoring his first book that will be released with a collection of songs he’s written. On most days you can find him in the wild or in the sea living out the words of John Muir, “The mountains are calling and I must go.”Learn more about David on instagram and follow his journey at instagram.com/ahappymountainman/Interested in coming to Ireland with us in 2024? Go to theplacesbetween.com/ireland to learn more and signup today!Specific dates in May of 2024 TBD, but get on the list now! It will be AMAZING and spaces ARE limited!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theplacesbetween/support
I was in a conversation the other day about the future and how do you make objective and beneficial decisions when there is so much unknown in your current state of reality? Inevitably as humans I think we all long to have insight into our futures and/or why we do the things we do and how we can somewhat rearrange things into the spot of perfectly working out. But if you think about it, there’s no way that could happen for just you or just me because so many lives are impacted at the same time that whats perfect to us isnt perfect to another and we all react and respond as a result of what we ourselves have also been raised in, surrounded by and exposed to.Today on the show we have a really neat opportunity to hear a story of twists and turns but ultimately God’s sovereign hand at work as he wired Brandon’s life together using the goods, the bads, and even the unexpected moments together for where Brandon is TODAY!Brandon Bantz is a former Major League catcher and current owner Catchers Central which focuses on creating impactful relationships in the sport of baseball and softball through high level skill development training. Since finishing his almost 10-year professional career spanning across 3 organizations (Seattle Mariners, Washington Nationals, and Miami Marlins), he has trained numerous Major and Minor League Baseball players, US Olympic and Professional Softball players, and has helped hundreds of baseball and softball players achieve collegiate scholarships. He currently travels the country developing players, coaches, teams, leagues of all ages and skilllevels.A native of Mansfield, TX, Brandon received a collegiate scholarship to play at Dallas Baptist University in Dallas, TX. In 2014, He was inducted into the hall of fame at DBU as well as for the city of Mansfield ISD athletics programs. He is currently residing in Denver, CO with his beautiful wife Kelly and their two rescue greyhounds, Sunny and Grover.Hopefully there are some incredible insights for you on YOUR journey during today’s conversation with Brandon, and how to navigate all those twists and turns life throws at us too. Just a heads up; this could be a two part conversation but for sake of understanding how all of Brandon’s Journey has led him to the things he’s doing today and the wisdom he imparts to us all, using his experience we are still featuring it all in one convo! SO. . . Dive in with us today as we explore what it’s like to transition well on the Places Between.MORE INFO CATCHERS CENTRAL: www.catcherscentral.comINSTAGRAM @ https://www.instagram.com/catcherscentral/LIFEGATE DENVER: *Sermon on Prayer: The Key to the Christian Life on Apple PodcastsBEN FULLER “Who I am” songAs always, we love when you share podcasts that spoke to you or leave a 5 Star Review! Come say hi at The_Places_Between on Instagram OR ThePlacesBetween.com--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theplacesbetween/support
Oh how I love to hear people’s stories and what allows them to experience God that encourages their faith. You might be tuning in this week with more of a skeptical ear thinking “I haven’t experienced God to the fullness that others have talked about” and for that I just want to encourage you to keep showing up! Keep inviting Jesus in and keep asking him to strengthen your faith. I just know he’s gracious enough to meet you where you’re at.
And if you let him, like really let him in, it’ll be one epic journey! So today we have a really fun conversation to dive into with filmmaker and director, Brent Gugel.
We just so happen to talk about the amazing film, Free Burma Rangers, which is a documentary film exploring the extraordinary 20-year journey of missionaries Dave and Karen Eubank and their kids, as they venture into war zones where they are fighting to bring hope. The film itself is a testimony to people trying to walk after God, full of their own limitations, sins and mistakes, facing real enemies AND asking “CAN LOVE WIN?!”
We talk about the film as well as radical ways God moved during the process. Even some of the other “no way but God moments” of Brent’s career.
Brent Gudgel is a documentary film director and founder of the ministry Deidox. His credits include the documentary Free Burma Rangers which won Best Feature at the Justice Film Festival in NYC, was in theaters nationwide, and is now on Amazon Video.
Previous work has been on Showtime, Hulu, for the Olympics, and featured during the Super Bowl. With over 20 years of experience, Brent has also directed and consulted on 250+ short documentaries for organizations such as Toyota, LA Clippers, Union Rescue Mission, Crisis Pregnancy Centers, Saddleback, Willow Creek, Goodwill, and IJM, among others. He currently resides in Merced, CA with his wife and two growing children.
There comes a point when we embrace what God is doing in our lives, twists, turns and unknowns. And I believe we ALL desire for tangible evidence of God working IN our lives to at least show us he’s real, right?! And the point isn’t the miracles in and of themselves…. These are unexpected and always come in different ways for EVERY
ONE just because God is a personal God. But we want to keep in might that in pursuing him, we want to magnify HIM, NOT the signs.
I love the journey we’re all on! God is so unique and so intricately involved in our lives. I’m confident that when people experience the love of the father, they’ll want nothing less and no counterfeits either. I’m so excited to share more of Brent’s story with you today. I hope his experiences give you the courage to believe God for more, as well! So without further adieu, Why dont you pull up a chair, grab that cup of coffee and dive in with us to the places between.
www.deidox.org - All about Deidox. Even preview the Miraculous series! www.watchfbr.com to watch the film for free starting Aug 30th Free Burma Trailer can be viewed here, or on the Deidox Youtube page, here: https://www.youtube.com/@Deidox For church screening licensing of the FBR movie, visit https://fbrmovie.lifeway.com/ WATCH the interview with Wendy & Brent here: https://youtu.be/zqRizGZ7-Ss
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Have you ever taken a huge risk or a daring move to cause the trajectory of your life to shift? You resigned from a job? You stepped away from a hobby (that was all encompassing). You decided to move forward and onward from a relationship that just didn’t seem to be the right fit?
Regardless where you’re at today I’ll bet one of those questions I just asked caused a memory to pop up.
TRANSITIONS ARE HARD Y’ALL - AM I RIGHT?
But you know what else is hard? Staying where you are!
Every time and everyday I stay in something I know is not beneficial for where I know God wants me to go or what I feel called to, I am choosing to delay what could be the next season or “the something new”, and it still feels hard. Then to add to the “hardness” for lack of a better word, sorry. When you feel like you’re “STUCK” because you’re not sure what to do or you don’t know what to do it can feel like eternity and be exhausting when you continue to repeat the same scenario over and over.
I think the hardest and scariest thing we can do when we’re in seasons of waiting, that we know we have an active part in, is to take that leap of faith and step out to see what God has for you, where he will guide and provide.
Just think about how much something can truly change when you are active within your story! GOD KNOWS your every need. He also knows you and your heart. The good news is he is a SAFE God who loves you and is committed to working ALL things together for Good for those who love him and are called according to his purpose.
Don’t let the enemy rob you of the intimacy you can have with Jesus in these transition and waiting seasons. Even if they seem forever when you’re going through them, take heart as the scripture says: “And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you.” 1 Peter 5:10
I believe God wants to equip you, walk with you and eventually establish you where you need to be. For some of you it means telling that mountain you’re done and moving forward.
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Do you ever get frustrated in the process towards what you really feel called to do? It’s like you WISH you had a roadmap to follow but it doesn’t always feel super clear. What if you’ve been spinning the wheel to get somewhere when God already has that somewhere prepared for you, it’s only a matter of time. Would you be ok to settle for his peace and presence in the meantime?
Part of life IS resting in the tension of transitions but partnering with God as we wait which is never actually “waiting doing nothing” It includes active participation. Building from last week’s word of “God can’t steer a parked car” how many times have you made the decision to just step out IN the midst of uncertainty WITH the faith that God will direct you as you’re in motion?
Today’s guest comes from a myriad of different experiences as a bi-vocational leader and has some true gems to say today about what to do in the places between or those times you want to pursue what you believe is from the Lord, but aren’t sure how.
Rob Bray is a marketplace and ministry leader with over a decade of experience in both business and church contexts. He’s catalyzed successful companies, grown healthy ministries, toured with speakers and musicians, scaled organizations, spoken at influential conferences, workshops, and events.
He is the founder and Lead Pastor of Spirit + Truth, a life-giving church in Northern Colorado, The Founder and CEO of Higher Purpose, a coaching company helping people grow in fulfillment, leadership, and communication. A co-founder of Mighty Hand Construction, and The Foundry, a Christian peer-to-peer advisory network. Rob's expertise and passion have made him a trusted advisor and coach for leaders and entrepreneurs seeking breakthroughs in multiple areas of life. Rob and his wife Bethany live on their homestead in Fort Collins, CO with their six children and In their spare time, they enjoy hiking, paddle-boarding, and tending to their cows, chickens, and garden.
Learn more about Rob and his many endeavors from church to coaching to advisory here: https://bit.ly/RobBrayTPB
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There’s a certain kind of mystery in following God along the journey of life and navigating the places between. As my guest this week say’s its God’s mystery that leads us to worship and wonder in a recent sermon, I can’t help but agree. Doing a life with Jesus at the center of everything allows us to experience life to the full in the good seasons, the challenging ones and even when we’re not sure what’s next. That’s the beauty of pressing in to a relationship with Jesus and doing life with others who are also on the same pursuit. Doug Wekenman is the Teaching Pastor at Red Rocks Church. He also leads the Red Rocks Location in Austin, Texas, where he currently lives with his wife, Samantha, and his two kids, Will and Kinsley. Doug is passionate about people, tacos, golf and building the church with his friends. Red Rocks Austin is all about imperfect people pursuing a perfect God. Today’s conversation with Doug is filled with stories of God’s faithfulness, wild ones you could only count as being directly from God and beautiful bits of wisdom on what to do with a calling or a dream and stewarding it well. When it’s truly from God it is worth it, no matter the challenges. Well I can’t wait for you to hear some of these fun stories and my conversation with Doug today, so if you’re ready for it, why don’t you pull up a chair, grab that cup of coffee, and dive in with us to The Places Between. RED ROCKS AUSTIN: www.redrockschurch.com/austin/ Follow Doug on Instagram at: instagram.com/dougwekenman/
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Navigating Transitions of life is something we cannot avoid. We do have a choice in how we show up day in and day out though. In seasons marked with pain and strife it’s easy to give way to the thought of being a victim of our circumstances and yet through our relationship with Christ we can know that he works all things together for good, even the hard parts, the ugly parts, and the parts we just assume skip.
The crazy part of life if you’ve lived any amount of time though is that life will be riddled with challenges and opportunities that will make or break you. Not becoming a victim to your circumstances will be hard BUT entirely possible and beautiful when you see what God wants to do as he weaves your story together FOR THE GOOD.
Today’s conversation with Bryan was encouraging to me as someone who’s chosen to dive into what God has to offer in life but also someone who with open hands has seen what God can do upon returning to him. His “prodigal” experience isn’t one to wish away. It was one that brought him today and I’m grateful to share his story with you.
Bryan Sitinjak is one of the pastors at LIFEGATE Church in Denver, CO. He is happily married to his wife Erin, and they live in Denver with their 2-year-old Bernedoodle named Joey. Bryan was born in Indonesia, raised in the Denver Metro, went to school and began his career in Boston, and has been back in Denver investing in The Kingdom for a little over 8 years now.
He has had a diverse professional experience ranging from church planting, selling used cars, doing procurement in the oil & gas and large industrial sectors, as well as roles in finance and financial services. Now he is working to connect the disconnected in his little corner of The Kingdom at LIFEGATE.
Well guys, if you’re ready for it pull up a chair, make sure you have that iced coffee, and dive in with us to the places between.
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Chad Dedmon - Catch the Wave. The joy of Intercession.
In the winter of 2016 Chad received a dream from the Lord, where He was paddle boarding and praying at Big Sur. It was in this dream, that the Lord audibly told him to come out of the cave and tell people that he is an intercessor. Chad and his team dropped everything to say yes to this call to paddle board the coast of CA and intercede. And it’s now expanding to the nations. Catch the Wave just so happens to be coming to Denver.
I love how they describe their community as a group of trail blazers who say yes to seeing dreams realized! (Remember my life verse? Eph 3:20 GIVES us permission to dream God size dreams!)
Chad and his wife Julia have been married over 15 years, have 2 beautiful children. Ordained through Iris Global, Heidi and Rolland Baker’s ministry and Bethel Church, Chad and Julie have enjoyed ministering together in over 35 nations since 2006. Catch the Wave focuses on equipping the church on encountering Jesus through worship, prayer, and evangelism. Their School of intercession drives in the value that “Everything centers on intimacy with Jesus!”
Today’s time with Chad is FULL of incredible stories, heart-wrenching challenges and incredible breakthrough moments. The time today I just believe is authored by Jesus so I pray you will embrace what could be a life-changing word for you today.
I’m beyond stoked to connect with Chad on this week’s podcast, so if you’re ready for it why don’t you pull up a chair, grab that cup of coffee and dive in with us to the places between…..
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Catch the Wave Documentary Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGDExxr9rBQ Catch the Wave on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@catchthewave9648 Catch The Wave online: https://www.catchthewaveglobal.org/
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Excited to dive into today’s show with a new friend! He’s a devoted husband and Jesus follower! A Speaker, trainer, worship leader. He happens to be a 7X national finalist on the popular TV show American Ninja Warrior. Was the 2020 American Ninja Warrior Grand Champion AND continues to amaze us all with his athleticism, love for God AND ministry.
Tune in today as we talk about all things Ninja with Daniel Gil, otherwise known as Kingdom Ninja. I am so honored to have a few minutes with Daniel as he brought such beautiful words of encouragement, and life giving words not just from his own life experience but words that will be just for you today. We dive into learning more about his journey as an athlete, a faithful follower of Jesus and ways he and his wife Abby are showing up to what God’s called them too and ways that you can in the places between, too.
One way to support Daniel right away is by pre-ordering his book, “Kingdom Ninja: A Warrior's Guide to Physical, Mental, and Spiritual Health” at kingdom-ninja.com or here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0736987185. The book is about Daniel’s unprecedented rise from American Ninja Warrior rookie to grand champion and how it didn’t happen overnight. Much like the healthy habits he’s developed over the years that have become the secret of his success, he’ll teach you to live your best life with faith as your foundation. (GET YOURS TODAY!:)
If you’d like to know more about Daniel and how to follow his journey, follow him on: Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/kingdom_ninja/?hl=en Watch his most recent completion from 2023 here: https://www.instagram.com/reel/Ctc19xqtXvV/?igshid=OGIzYTJhMTRmYQ%3D%3D Even, watch him on Youtube, here: https://www.youtube.com/@danielgil667 //
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In a recent podcast I heard this brilliant quote: “Don’t be afraid of the desert! Just go surf it” after Ben Stuart talked about learning to ride the sand dunes and loving the adventures before him.
Lots of moments of our lives are spent navigating in and out of seasons. We cannot avoid the places between. If we looked at these seasons as places to wander aimlessly or suffered in, until it gets better, we could probably go in circles without ever finding a true way out. But if we looked at these times as seasons to get THROUGH, with Jesus
it’s entirely possible to embrace challenging moments of life AND experience the adventure life is supposed to be!
As someone who loves to embrace life and all that it has to offer with a full and open heart, I’ve been asking God not to delivery me from many of the challenges but to give a new perspective and speak a word of life so that I can truly learn to surf the waves of the season. Be it a desert OR an ocean. Be it dry seasons of faith with not much movement or life. OR the oceans where I’m overwhelmed and it feels like wave after wave just keeps coming.
Fear has no place around perfect love.
Pretty sure perfect love has a way of reaching every place we wander into. Teaching us to surf those moments, the ride is so incredibly worth it with Jesus!!
NOW, for the announcement: We just hit over 10,000 streams! CUE THE CONFETTI!!!!
BUT we need your help. With God’s help (and yours) we will keep going to 20, 50 & 100,000! If this podcast, or anyone’s story, has spoken to you in ANY WAY would you send us an email, comments through ThePlacesBetween.com contact, OR even DM me through instagram @The_places_between.
A BRIEF statement or sentiment of how the show has impacted you?!?? What your favorite episode or story was? AND Any suggestions of topics or guests to have on the show?
While I’m eager to continue the conversations for YEAR 3 and have a whole roster of people to host, I would love to hear from YOU! I know you have a LOT that competes for your time and Im so incredibly honored to have a place to connect with you even for a brief moment every week, so its with a deep and sincere heart I say THANK YOU!!!!
Join me in celebrating the AMAZING LIFE-CHANGES God is up to through the Podcast, In people’s lives who share them with us on air, in the 10,000+ downloads AND where we’re headed next with The Places Between!! It’s truly ALL by God’s grace and I could not have gotten here without the prayers and support of an amazing community which includes YOU!!!
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So much of today’s conversation points to evidence of the way God moves in, and through, our stories when we choose to walk into places and spaces he calls us to. Challenged with the thought going forward from today’s conversation as well; “How many times can we say we’re walking into situations in life where God has our full attention? And where we’re living in a place of feeling the peace and lightness that Jesus offers?” I’ve done this moments before, but I can additionally say I want to do this more actively going forward and think you might want to as well after you hear today’s conversation with Pedro. Perhaps our calling isn’t about WHAT we do but where we are, who we are to be and how we travel light in life?Pedro LaTorre serves as Founder & CEO of Brave Work, which empowers humans to discover, enjoy, and sustain their purpose. His live event speaking and creative approach to consulting has financially fueled organizations like Compassion International, charity: water, Find Rest, Ride Nature, and many others. He offers several workshops, video courses, and coaching opportunities. In addition, he is the author of 'The Middle Seat, Stop Craving Platforms and Start Loving People.' He lives in Nashville, Tennessee with his wife and two children. You can find his podcast, videos, and more by visiting www.pedrolatorre.com. With that said I cannot WAIT to dive into today’s conversation with Pedro, so if you’re ready for it, why dont you pull up a chair, grab that cup of coffee, and dive in with us to the places between. Learn more about Compassion, even sponsor a child here: https://www.compassion.com/sponsor_a_child/?utm_campaign=Pedro+Latorre+(Itinerate)+22%2f23&utm_medium=website&utm_source=website&referer=659290⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Enjoyed what you heard?! We love getting 5 star reviews and subscribes when you can! This allows us to get in front of other audiences. Will you consider submitting a review today and sharing this episode with someone you love today? When you pay it forward by supporting The Places Between as a ministry, you support getting the show into more people’s ears!! Want to know more about The Places Between, the retreats we offer and more?✨Visit ThePlacesBetween.com to learn more about upcoming retreats, purpose dinners and more! ✨Follow @The_Places_Between on Instagram or swing by and say hi to Wendy at wj_Blondie!As always, keep enjoying that journey!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theplacesbetween/support
When God invites us on a mission to accomplish with him it’s about the process” but understanding who we are is necessary before we fulfill what God’s calling us to. And while our “callings” look different from others and we all travel through different seasons we can glean from each others stories and connections to God as we live life and run the race we’re called to. As someone who is passionate about identity and knowing WHO we are, Charlena is the real deal and has such a beautiful way of journeying with the Lord. We talk a lot about this and how we can cultivate hearing from God before diving into what’s next.Charlena Ortiz is an entrepreneur, coach, and the founder of Grit & Virtue, a company that provides coaching, resources, and community for women who want to grow in their faith, invest in soul care, and scale their businesses. Grit & Virtue reaches over 100,000 women, empowering them to build unstoppable momentum, become spiritually confident, and never feel alone on the journey. In 2018 she introduced a product line called The Journal Collection as a tool to help women develop the spiritual practice of journaling. Today, she resides in beautiful Puerto Rico with her husband Roberto and their baby girl Alani Lujah (whose name means Beautiful Praise). As a devoted wife and mother, Charlena's first ministry is her marriage and family, and she and Roberto live by a rule of life called Radical Oneness.My time with Charlena was filled with beautiful gifts of encouragement and hope and wherever you’re at right now, I hope you too will find refreshing insights for your walk with Jesus and the season of life you’re in right now.To learn more about Charlena and Grit & Virtue, visit gritandvirtue.com and sign up for their Free 14 Day Identity Challenge (https://gritandvirtue.com/manifesto/). This challenge has helped thousands of women experience real transformation and unlock their true identity in Christ.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Enjoyed what you heard?! We love getting 5 star reviews and subscribes when you can! This allows us to get in front of other audiences. Will you consider submitting a review today and sharing this episode with someone you love today? When you pay it forward by supporting The Places Between as a ministry, you support getting the show into more people’s ears!! Want to know more about The Places Between, the retreats we offer and more?✨Visit ThePlacesBetween.com to learn more about upcoming retreats, purpose dinners and more! ✨Follow @The_Places_Between on Instagram or swing by and say hi to Wendy at wj_Blondie!As always, keep enjoying that journey!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theplacesbetween/support
If I asked you what your favorite childhood movie was, I bet you’d remember at least 2 or 3 films, right? What about a film you saw that forever impacted the way you viewed life?TODAY I have the honor and privilege of talking with someone who is making these types of films and series. I believe it will not only be fun to tune in and along, Nathan’s journey of his calling, but will inspire you within your OWN story to ask a few questions and perhaps see what God might be calling you to in this season or next.Nathan Blair has loved movies his whole life. As a child of the 80’s, he always fantasized ab0ut making movies but thought it too impossible. God disagreed. With 7 feature films and a soon to be mini-series (which we’ll talk about today) A Perfect Chord, 2nd Greatest, A High School Story, SCION, Sleeper Agent, Stealing the Show, Once Upon a Christmas, Fragment: Oblivion) Nathan has cultivated his calling to create high level crossover films with a Christ centered message. It has been said that Nathan and his cutting-edge production company, Kingdom Sight Studios are a “force to reckon with” in the faith-based industry. These films have traveled on both the Duck Commander and K-LOVE Radio cruises; they’ve been highlighted with the Dove Foundation, Best Buy, Walmart, iTunes, Pureflix and more.In February of 2020, Nathan became the Executive Director of Cross Wind Productions; a 501(c)3 ministry where the next generation of Christian filmmakers are inspired, encouraged and trained, all with a Christian worldview. Nathan has said “While Christian filmmakers are producing new content that speaks to adults, Hollywood works tirelessly to capture the hearts and minds of our children.” Cross Wind is a place where teens can make a movie for teens. A place where they can speak a language they want to hear.In Nathan’s opinion, “movies represent the most powerful medium for communicating a message. Jesus spoke in parables to convey points because He knew the power of story. And when you combine story with stunning visuals and soaring music, you have a method to reach people on a deeper level. Filmmakers have been utilizing the power of film for decades, I just want to share a story of hope and joy, whether that’s a horror movie or a western. Movies move people, I want my movies to move people towards Jesus.”And that’s just what we’re going to talk about, so I hope you’re excited and ready for this talk with Nathan so why dont you pull up that chair, grab a cup of coffee and dive in with us to the places betweenMore about Kingdom Sight Studios: www.kingdomsightstudios.com/ Find Nathan and connect with him on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathan-blair-06454a11b/Or Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/nathan.blair.5454And Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/nathan.blair.director/--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theplacesbetween/support
Will Heckenbach - "Finding Complete Freedom" // I will forever be grateful for the moments I had nowhere to turn but felt the tangible presence of God in the redemption story of my life. And while there are stories upon story that I could share of God’s divine hand of protection in my life during some of my wildest and craziest choices, I won't today, and I will simply say I am eternally grateful Jesus had his hand on my life when I wasn’t choosing him first and the way he has worked both in and through my life up through today, it just continually amazes me how gracious and truly faithful and loving he is.Today is one of those stories that almost seem too hard to grasp and yet knowing the life-changing power of our God, there is not one ounce of me that would doubt his rescue is real and possible for each and every one of us, regardless how far we get from him.I'm both humbled and honored to dive into a story you just have to hear for yourself. From a young age, Will loved the mountains and everything outdoors. But an innocent decision spiraled into 10 years of drug and alcohol abuse along with a deep deep mess of depression and more. It was time in jail where a radical encounter with Jesus changed everything!!! He’s living, breathing, walking, talking, evidence of Jesus’ freedom and the hope Christ offers to all of us; and I'm excited to share more of Will’s story with you today. Currently he calls Tulsa, Oklahoma, home with his beautiful wife, son and baby girl on the way. He loves being able to pastor people, love people, and share the hope he found in Christ and says he can’t wait to see what God continues to do. . .(And I can’t either!!) I hope you have that coffee hot! So why don't you pull up a chair grab that cup of coffee and dive in with us to The Places Between.Learn more about Transformation Church where Will pastors at: Transformchurch.us or find Will on Instagram here. _______________HEALTH & FITNESS CHALLENGE: Want to learn more about the health & fitness challenge Wendy’s started this month? Just find her on Instagram at Wj_blondie or The_Places_Between and DM the word “CHALLENGE” to jump in with us today! We’ve got space for you!⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Enjoyed what you heard?! We love getting 5 star reviews and subscribes when you can! This allows us to get in front of other audiences. Will you consider submitting a review today and sharing this episode with someone you love today? When you pay it forward by supporting The Places Between as a ministry, you support getting the show into more people’s ears!! Want to know more about The Places Between, the retreats we offer and more?✨Visit ThePlacesBetween.com to learn more about upcoming retreats, purpose dinners and more! ✨Follow @The_Places_Between on Instagram or swing by and say hi to Wendy at wj_Blondie! As always, keep enjoying that journey!--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theplacesbetween/support
Have you ever been called to something bigger than yourself knowing it would take a village to see that dream realized?
Do you remember where you were the first time you heard and learned about global poverty to a level that interrupted your thoughts enough to either move you physically to do something about it or emotionally to empathize to a degree that you knew you could no longer turn a blind eye. For me, I remember the time as a high school kid where I changed the channel when stumbling across a commercial to send $$ to children in resource limited countries across the world because I didn't have the capacity to save every child or give for that matter. When I learned the very personal impact I could have in one child’s life through sponsoring their needs monthly or raising awareness I was in! When I realized by coming alongside others with the same hopes that our impact could be multiplied through organizations like World Vision giving access to clean water, food and daily essentials, even education in hopes to bridge the gap so many children could rise out of poverty.
There are other incredible organizations doing this, but today I want to focus on a unique angle with Team World Vision and their commitment to run for clean water and fullness of life. I’m both excited and honored to share a conversation I had with Gabrielle Cauchon who is rallying her community, and perhaps you, to be part of the impact and help change some lives.
Gabrielle is a writer, musician, and artist who works in the intersection of community development through Education. She hopes to equip community vitality by targeting and cultivating healing and growth through strategic inter-industry partnerships. As a Child Ambassador with Team World Vision, she has the privilege of seeing these hopes come to life around the world.
Here is more of her story! So, why don’t you grab that cup of coffee, pull up a chair, and dive in with us to the places between.
LEARN MORE ABOUT GABRIELLE and her efforts with Team World Vision at BackPocketArts.com.
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Has life looked a lot like you never imagined it would? Do you ever pause to think about where you’re at in life and where you thought you’d be by now and suddenly feel overwhelming feelings of disappointment? I know the days of doubt, disappointment, questioning and wondering “Where God is moving?” more than you know! In fact so does my guest this week. BUT, I truly believe she will have some valuable insight and wisdom for you on stewarding your waiting season well.
Courtney Duinker is a follower of Jesus, wife of 8 years and new mom to a 1 year old. She is an infertility warrior, health & wellness mentor who helps women steward their health for the glory of God and podcaster for The Waiting Well Podcast. She's in the process of becoming a certified Christian life coach, and building out a ministry for women in their infertility/trying to conceive journeys. Courtney’s words and advice drip from experience and she’s truly so genuine and the real deal.
I can’t wait for you to dive in with us this week!
My hope is that in the next bit of time you will not only be encouraged in your walk with God but also in the spaces you’re still waiting for that breakthrough; be it financially, with work or your dream career, in your family or relationships. Perhaps it's in the struggle to conceive like Courtney or the waiting for an adoption. For some listening you’re just longing to see God answer that “hope deferred”. And for others, I know you’re trying to muster the courage to keep waiting well while wondering if God forgot you. If that’s you, I think this week’s guest has some insight for you!
Let THIS conversation be for you today! Before we dive in will you pray one thing:
“Lord speak to me. I’m listening.”
Find and follow Courtney’s journey at Sownwithstrength on Instagram or TheWaitingWell Podcast also on instagram.
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Have you ever felt like something’s missing or like you’re longing for something you can’t seem to find? Being in the Places Between can be really hard. It can leave us discouraged and even worse; stuck. And if you have ever been in a place where you long for something to change or to make sense of where you’re at, I want to encourage you that perhaps its an invitation from God to experience him and come a little deeper!
As someone who calls themselves a storyteller and creative personally, I was eager to dive into not only the life and journey of this week’s guest but the book he wrote and the stories he would share.
Bob Wheatley is an author, speaker, and podcast host. He helps people find the desires of their heart by discovering God through our favorite stories. He says his love for stories was fueled by his longing for God. "What if the stories we have always been drawn to (and perhaps thought were mere entertainment) have actually been invitations from God? They aren’t just stories, they are whispers from our Father, and He wants us to hope in His promises."
Well I’m so excited to share my conversation with Bob today as we dive into his book: Our Hearts Desire and “How our stories reveal the thing we want most”. So why don't you pull up a chair, grab that cup of coffee, and dive in with us to The Places Between.
Learn more about Bob and grab your book at bobwheatley.com. Follow him on Instagram @ Instagram.com/bobwheatley.
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I’m so excited to dive right into today’s show as I just know it will be a treat for anyone tuning in! She’s someone who has an incredibly relatable presence and wisdom we all can benefit from, I’m excited to introduce you to Lynette Lewis!Lynette’s career journey has taken her from PR and fundraising at a major university to the senior marketing leader for the National Women’s Initiative at Deloitte & Touche in New York City. The author of several books, Lynette’s books are written from experience and she really is a beacon of hope for the twists and turns and navigating the places between. She’s been featured on The Today Show, and other national broadcasts. Lynette’s a TEDx speaker, one of John Maxwell’s Maximum Impact Speakers and for the last 25 years she’s been helping people just like you know their purpose and live their dreams.It is so evident her life and ministry is covered with purpose, meaning, and joy. Lynette has a way of offering hope and help for navigating the sometimes rocky pathway to love and living your dreams both professionally and personally, and I’m beyond thrilled to dive in with Lynette today.✨Learn more about Lynette, her books, speaking and resources at: LynetteLewis.com✨Follow her on Instagram, https://instagram.com/lynettelewis?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=✨Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/lynettetroyerlewis)or✨Linkedin(https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynette-lewis-4ab7736/)⭐Enjoyed what you heard?! We love getting 5 star reviews and subscribes when you can! This allows us to get in front of other audiences. Will you consider submitting a review today and sharing this episode with someone you love today? When you pay it forward by supporting The Places Between as a ministry, you support getting the show into more people’s ears!!Want to know more about The Places Between, the retreats we offer and more? Visit ThePlacesBetween.com.Follow @The_Places_Between on Instagram or swing by and say hi to Wendy at wj_Blondie! As always, keep enjoying that journey!--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theplacesbetween/support
How many of you can relate to feelings of feeling Stuck? Dive in today as Wendy unpacks how we can get back to a place of at least feeling closer to God and trusting that HE will help us navigate our every step as we choose to show up, wrestle with him in prayer and even ultimately choose to believe he’s working behind the scenes to show up and show off in and through your life!
Life’s moments of feeling “stuck” doesn’t have to be as daunting as it feels. . .So let’s get out of being stuck and take it to Jesus so that we can dream with Him again?
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In a world where so many have an opinion on who we should be and what to be like, whether we know them or not, it can be hard to filter through all the noise. When we’re in the Places Between it can also be challenging to know where we’re going, who we want to become, and/or WHY we wake up and how we can dream for more. Well I’m SO EXCITED to have Emily B Cummins on today’s show as she has some amazing advice and really neat stories to share that hopefully will encourage you in the journey towards what’s NEXT for you.You may know who you are and confident in the direction you’re going but its always helpful to be reminded how good God’s plans are for you, how there’s a plan and a purpose along the way and for many of you, since you haven’t arrived at that next season be it: Marriage with Kids or Getting that promotion or even having kids old enough you get excited about grandparenting - in LIFE we go through LOTS of seasons. Heck I can’t wait to see who my kids (that I don’t have yet) turn out to be. One thing I know for sure though is when we choose to show up and do the work we can play a part in our story and God is good to reveal steps of the way as we chase life with him as an integral part.Emily B. Cummins is the Founder of BecomingMe.TV, a global resource equipping people to become who they were made to be through a growing online community sharing people's Becoming Stories, conferences, courses, resources, and Emily’s first book, Becoming Me: Choosing To Be You. Emily also serves as the Communications Pastor at Church of Hope in Ocala, Florida. When she’s not writing or speaking, you can find her soaking up the sun at the beach, running, and savoring a cup of coffee while listening to country music.We talk about our “WHY’s”, we talk about the seemingly insignificant moments that have shaped our lives; and how important it is to surround yourself with people who love and believe in you that can speak words of life and truth over you. So if grab that cup of coffee, pull up a chair and dive in with us to The Places Between.More info about Today’s guest; Emily B Cummins. BecomingMe.TV: https://becomingme.tvBook: https://amzn.to/39IStUaConnect with Emily on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/emilybcummins/ OR BecomingMe.TV: https://www.instagram.com/becomingme.tv/Last but not least, if this episode encouraged you, would you share it with a friend, consider writing a review or even support this podcast today so we can get stories and resources like these into more people’s hands?Learn more at: https://anchor.fm/theplacesbetween--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theplacesbetween/support
As this is a podcast all about THE PLACES BETWEEN and where we find ourselves I’m sure a number of you listening might be longing for what’s next in life. Be it a new career, relationship, financial situation, even YOU. Isn’t that what they say New Year New You? But instead of looking at the year ahead with a big sense of overwhelm and asking “what’s next?” I want to encourage you, you might be in the right place to actually step into some new things and new beginnings? What if this was the year you saw or made BIG changes? As it says in Proverbs a man plans his ways but the Lord determines his steps, so Ultimately even if we take steps towards change it really is up to God to go before us. But it also says “where vision lacks people perish” and I believe its good to have something in mind for the future with what and where God is taking you. If it requires a big risk though, when it comes to actually taking that action or speaking a word. They say 20 seconds of courage is all it takes to change your life and with my guest on today’s show she had a NUMBER of times and moments this would take place.I’m also reminded that we can work like it depends on us but pray like it depends on God and that’s why I’m SO excited to dive into Jen’s story today! She’s truthfully walking evidence and a beautiful example of what it looks like to commit to a plan and see some new beginnings and changes in her journey.So as Jen talks about her one year quest to LEVEL UP in health, faith, money and love, through her recently released BOOK: “Do These Sweatpants Make Me Look Single?” Why don’t you pull up a chair, grab that cup of coffee and dive in with us to the places between?GET YOUR COPY of “Do These Sweatpants Make Me Look Single?” here. Learn more here: JenCarlson.comIf this episode spoke to you in any way, would you do me a HUGE favor and share it with someone you know or even further, submit a review?! I’d be so thrilled to continue sharing fun stories like Jen as we walk through the places between. As always thanks for joining us this week and we’ll catch you again SOON! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theplacesbetween/support
Its amazing to think back to moments you connected with God before now and then realize that perhaps at an even younger age you heard him speak. Whether you’re someone who has experienced the miraculous in your own life or are just now opening up the possibility OF God doing what only he can both in and through your life (which is truly the miraculous) I’m excited to share the story and journey of a new friend in ministry: York Moore.R. York Moore became President, CEO, and National Evangelist of Coalition for Christian Outreach on May 9, 2022! Transforming college students to transform the world! For the previous 27 years, York served with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship in roles such as Executive Director of Catalytic Partnerships, Associate Director for Advancement, and National Evangelist. Within that ministry, he developed and collaborated with strategic partnerships in the “Price of Life” campaign, which brought together leaders and volunteers seeking solutions to the problems of human trafficking.In 2014, he spoke at the Jubilee conference and has been an integral part of the ministry for years. Recently York initiated a broad coalition of organizations to form the Every Campus movement including CCO and if you happen to be on TikTok you MAY know him as the Jesus Enthusiast Ex-Atheist or be one of his 600K followers or 10.6M LikesAlright guys it is a conversation FULL Of incredible moments and stories and hopefully one that could be encouraging and life-transforming for you too!Find more about: York Moore on TikTok at: tiktok.com/@york.moore Coalition For Christian Outreach at ccojubilee.org.Every Campus at EveryCampus.com--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theplacesbetween/support
IN this season as we look ahead we get to invite peace and joy and love into our lives. We get to invite HOPE to be renewed by celebrating Christmas the gift of God coming to us, to make all things new.I don’t know about you, but I know that life, when we focus on the mountains we can remain stuck and utterly discouraged. When we live with the hope of what’s to come and we can put our focus INTO Jesus and who he is, God’s character that is only good, his promise to be near in EVERY Season, its THEN we can experience the fullness of joy and the excitement of whats to come.Regardless of what 2022 was like for even a moment you would consider all God is working on behind the scenes as though he was going to show up and show off in your story, its only a matter of time. Here are some awesome quotes from the fall of guests. I want to encourage you if you missed ANY of these episodes to go back and listen in again. I’ll list them out in the show notes so you can dive into their stories one by one and share with a friend when you do.NOV Ep 71. Brad Farson - When Dreams Become Reality NOV Ep 73. Tanisha Burrell - Every Delay is To Your Benefit OCT Ep 69. Nathan Madden - Impact Beyond UsAUG Ep 59. John DeYoung - Bringing Life-Saving Water to Victims of the War in Ukraine (VIVOBLU) NOV Ep 70. Kevin Palau - Unlikely Ways God Would Move: It All Matters (Palau Story)SEP Ep 65. Dan Shannon - Experiencing Extraordinary to Stay Awake in the Ordinary (YWAM/ALPHA) DEC Ep 74. Scott Smith - Look at Where You’re Going (K-LOVE Radio DJ)OCT Ep 68. Stacey Cooper - Ohh to See…Diving into the EnneagramOCT Ep 67. Alex A Avila - Unpacking Emotional Safety with Therapist Alex AvilaSEP Ep 68. Nate Burkhalter - No Limits to What God Can Do (American Ninja Warrior) AUG Ep 61. Michele Fordice - The Adventures of Entrepreneurship (Sprig & Spread)I have to tell you we’re ALL still on this journey of LIFE and while some people look like they’ve figured it out to be encouraged that they have wisdom to impart and some amazing things to offer from their own lessons in the places between but we ALL are still looking to God to lead our steps and help us every transition and waiting point of ourjourneys.2023 is going to be A YEAR YOU WANT TO SHOW UP FOR!Be on the lookout for new episodes, adventure based retreats and mission opportunities too at THEPLACESBETWEEN.COM - I can’t wait for what’s in store and hope you will be encouraged with the resolve too. And as you look at where you’re going and what God has in store for you, the promise of eternal hope will keep you going.MERRY CHRISTMAS MY FRIENDS.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theplacesbetween/support
Isn’t it funny how many times we plan our future or think we have it all figured out when something happens and interrupts the way we thought things would go?
I don’t know about you, but there have been SO MANY times in my life where my plans didn’t go as I thought they would have, but I’ve learned rather than throw in the towel or giving into a spirit of defeat if I would just readjust my exceptions and fully surrender the process to what God was doing, often times things would work out better than I had ever imagined.
Married to her best friend with a beautiful toddler, Tanisha has been in the Fitness industry as an Instructor and Wellness Coach for 6 years. She’s currently an instructor for RowHouse and loves any chance she has to be outdoors exploring. She’s a Colorado Native, passionate about being a light and pointing others to Jesus. This fun loving amazing instructor, with a great taste in music, is full of insight and wisdom for anyone in transition and has such a deep dependency on God, its just evident through the joy that she exudes and the conversations she has how much she loves God. (Something I know we ALL can benefit from a friend like this😊”.
Dive into our conversation today and be blessed! I hope its just what you need to be encouraged in your own journey as well.
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An excerpt from my daily devotional reading recently talked about the “Key to Life”
“Madonna said, ‘When I was growing up... Jesus Christ was like a movie star, my favourite idol of all.’ Napoleon Bonaparte said, ‘I know men and I tell you that Jesus Christ is no mere man.’ Novelist H.G. Wells said, ‘I am an historian, I am not a believer. But this penniless preacher from Galilee is irresistibly the centre of history.’”
As the Founder of ALPHA Nicky Gumbel wrote “Even people who would not describe themselves as followers of the ‘penniless preacher’ recognise that there is something extraordinary about Jesus. No one, not even angels, can compare to Jesus (Hebrews 1:1–14). If you want to know what God is like, look at Jesus. He said, ‘Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father’ (John 14:9). Everything you read and understand about God through the Bible needs to be read through the lens of Jesus. He is the ultimate revelation of God.
Your key to getting your life sorted out is Jesus. Your key to understanding the Bible is Jesus.
Your key to understanding God’s character is Jesus.
Your key to life is Jesus”. (Excerpt taken from Bible in One Year 2022 with Nicky Gumbel on the Bible App)
I couldn’t help but be encouraged and moved to tears by this notion. EVERYTHING we need to understand about life and God is in Jesus.
But how do we get there if we don’t know Jesus or the life he lived? Perhaps it starts with picking up one of the gospels to read about the life and character to understand how good he really is. Perhaps its a surrendered heart to say “Even when I don’t get it, I will trust you”. Or perhaps its hanging up the questions and apathy towards what’s not happening in life, our disappointments, our questions, our what ifs and heartbreaks to let Jesus have full access as we invite him in to do what only he can do.
And now going a step further. . . if you’ve looked to Jesus to understand God and even have been on this faith journey a number of years but still wrestle with doubts and understanding what and how God is moving in your life, I’d like to encourage you that it’s possible to choose faith and trust even amidst the hardest of places. I wanted to share another devo from a 25day devotional on staying in your story. It poses a good question or two to consider, but I also believe through the process of worship and a surrendered heart we all can come to a place of being fully resolved to Trust God with writing our story, even more so than ourselves. . . Because he is ONLY Good, Im convinced whatever we go through will ultimately be worked out for our benefit and our good IF we allow it to.
Take some time this week to reflect on those questions. Go sit with them. Talk to God. Ask him what he has for you.
Open your heart to him and see where he wants to take you. . . I’ll be praying with you, that it’s somewhere incredible as you dive in to time with him.
Thanks for joining me this week on the Places Between. Hope you have a great week.
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It's hard to believe years and years ago through a bunch of grown-up kids with a passion for surfing, snowboarding, action sports and a desire to make a difference in the world that a handful of us would connect! Fast forward, lots of life has happened since then, but I am excited to say God is still working in our lives and what once felt like a dream has become reality!
On today’s show I'm excited to share more about a friend’s journey who can truly speak from experience. Transition and trusting the process has been part of his story.
Brad Farson loves Jesus. He grew up in Colorado, went to Western State Colorado University. He’s married and has two boys. Currently, he’s working as a Firefighter and Paramedic for Colorado Springs Fire and recently wrote a book to help people become firefighters.
Knowing how hard it is to commit to a dream, live to fulfill it and then teach others to do the same; I wanted to share Brad’s story with you. Hoping you’ll find some encouragement for your OWN journey today – You may not be where you want to be YET, but with the Lord’s help, tenacious commitment and perhaps a good resource, mentor or BOTH; you’ll step into that thing soon.
FIND BRAD’S BOOK “Get Hired by a Fire Department. From testing to preparing for academy” HERE on Etsy.
"I would recommend this book to anyone trying to join the fire family. It is great seeing a firefighter use his experience and struggles to help others. " - WMFPD Fire Chief Matt N
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Have you ever gotten to a place in life where you’ve had a moment to reflect on your journey and the decisions you made, or didn’t make, to get you to where you are today?
Oftentimes, when having conversations with others who have been walking in faith for more than a few years, they can point back to pivotal moments where they saw God divinely orchestrate the details as they took steps forward. Even getting to pause to look back and see the ways things pieced together can be eye opening and hopefully life-giving when you see that truly every step of your journey got you to where you are now. And even the moments you wish you could unwrite, were pivotal in bringing you to this present moment in time.
In today’s conversation I get to dive into the seemingly unlikely ways God would move and have favor over a ministry, that started simply through a prayer and a desire to bring the loving and life saving message of Jesus to others through a life surrendered to what God could do. Today I have the honor and privilege of connecting with a gentleman I had the chance to work for years and years ago but also thrilled to share more about the ministry He is leading as President and CEO.
Kevin Palau is President and CEO of the Luis Palau Association. Kevin joined LPA in 1985 and began directing the day-to-day operation of the ministry in the late 1990s. Under his leadership, LPA has united tens of thousands of churches in hundreds of cities to love and serve their communities and clearly share the Good News of Jesus. During Kevin’s time at LPA he has also helped develop a global network of hundreds of partner evangelists and launched a City Gospel Movements effort that helps unite churches to serve their city and proclaim the Good News on an ongoing basis. Kevin helps lead TogetherPDX, a sustainable, united movement of churches in Portland, Oregon. His book, Unlikely: Setting Aside Our Differences to Live Out the Gospel describes the ongoing impact of the movement. He lives in Beaverton, Oregon with his wife, Michelle, and enjoys serving on the boards of Alpha USA, Christians Against Poverty, and Transforming the Bay with Christ.)
Looking back over the years of incredible moments that God has showed his unrelenting favor and has pieced so many things together; Im sure has been a sweet reminder of God’s intricate hand at work through the many years of ministry with Luis Palau Association.
As you listen today, I hope you’re not only inspired and encouraged by the incredible work and ministry of LPA, and stories Kevin has to share. But also get to spend some time today thinking through where YOU have seen God intricately work details together in your life to bring you to where you are today.
LEARN MORE ABOUT Luis Palau Association.
Visit their website, palau.org. Follow LPA on Instagram or Facebook: @LuisPalauLive.
Learn more about City Movements or Hope with God or the Global Network of Evangelists, here.
Lastly, the new media partnership with LPA, HeGetsUs.com
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I can’t wait to dive into today’s guest as we talk about adventures of life, impacting others and the deep desire to make a difference. He’s had a TON of adventures and helped incredible organizations as well as people, and I’m not only honored but just thrilled to connect with my dear friend Nathan today on the show. He’s super passionate about getting people on fire for making a difference and realizing their potential. As he says “really the only opinion that matters is God's opinion, which can be both freeing and sobering.
Born in Germany to an American family. Grew up the son of a spy, by the time he was in Jr. High, he had friends from over 100 countries. As a child he already knew he wanted to be in business and as an adult he’s helped with business development projects with the NFL, MLB, Sprint and more. He loves creating and managing large projects. From Managing company footprints at events totaling 11.8 million attendees including the largest music tour in America, He's done international and domestic manufacturing for 10+ years.
Nathan currently runs a marketing company that generates leads for resort conglomerates, manufacturing for a nutraceutical company as well as has a small real estate development company. The joy of tackling new things and pushing the limits on what he feels is possible is what he loves, as well as helping others for the biggest impact.
Nathan is someone to me who exudes the essence of walking forward in life with open hands and a willingness to do and go where God has called him. It’s going to be a good one, so pull up a chair, grab that cup of coffee and dive in with us to the Places Between.
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We all know how easy it is to get so distracted in life that we forget to be “intentional” in how we’re evolving. The work we’re doing internally to show up as our best selves, along with the hard work of digging into what makes us tick and why we do the things we do is so worth it though!
I’m so excited for today’s guest as she’s not only just a delight to know but comes from a really neat background in spiritual formation and soul care. More specifically within the Enneagram.
Stacey Cooper is a Certified Enneagram Coach, Spiritual Director, and Public Speaker who is passionate about helping others to SEE--whether it's the inner workings of their own personalities, how they're showing up in relationship with others, or where the Spirit of God is moving in their lives. She has worked with individuals, couples, churches, non-profits, and corporate teams--helping people to curiously and courageously reflect on their experiences right now, and notice the invitations to greater awareness, empathy, growth, and freedom.
Stacey received her Enneagram training through Chestnut Paes Enneagram Academy and her MA in Christian Formation and Soul Care from Denver Seminary. She currently leads and teaches within Denver Seminary's Certificate in Spiritual Direction.
I know the enneagram and other tests are merely tools towards understanding your inner wiring, and ultimately it IS the Holy Spirit who brings us insights into our lives and allows us to grow, evolve and change as people on a journey through life and through transitions, BUT I do think today’s conversation will be full of insights and wisdom and hopefully this next bit of time will bless you immensely.
Find out more about Stacey Cooper, Ohtoosee and jump into YOUR journey with enneagram and more here:
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Whether it’s in everyday friendships or colleagues that you interact with or a significant other, for some of you be it your spouse we all can agree the relationships we hold in life are important. Pretty sure even the last 24 hours of life I had to interact with a number of people from best friends to family and operating in a manner of health and wholeness is definitely a desire of mine. Hopefully it is for you too. Today I invited a friend of mine on The Places Between to share a bit from his point of view as a therapist. SO those of you listening get an extra treat for free of the incredible wisdom and knowledge Alex has, and shares, with many of his paying clients. Alex A. Avila, MA, LPC, CSAT-S, CPTT, CST, ACS, NCC, is the Founder and Director of Relationship Institute the Rockies in Denver, Colorado. As a licensed professional counselor, he meets with men, women and couples to help them overcome trauma, connect emotionally in their relationships, and rewrite their sexual scripts. He also facilitates couple’s workshops and couple therapy intensives, men’s recovery groups, and online relationship classes. He’s the author of “40 Forms of Intimacy” to give people practical ways to connect and experience greater intimacy beyond sex. And his NEWEST book is what I’m excited to dive into discussing today. If I asked you the questions what does Emotional Safety mean to you, would you know how to describe it? Do you ever have moments where you question why you do what you do when interacting with others? Alex’s newest book, Emotional Safety: Honoring Yourself While Creating Trust and Presence to Experience Meaningful Relationships helps people (not just couples) of ALL ages understand why they do what they do when interacting with others and then ways to feel confident in holding a NEW roadmap to connect more deeply in relationships. I don’t know about you but I could always use more tips for better ways to experience more meaningful relationships especially as I want to be better in every area of my life and be the best version of myself especially FOR my future, but if you’re like me you know it all matters now with all those tiny habits, thoughts and even interactions!
Get your copy of Emotional Safety: Honoring Yourself While Creating Trust and Presence to Experience Meaningful Relationships on Amazon. Learn more about Alex here at alexaavila.com & follow Alex on Instagram here.
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Sometimes God does not give us an exact blueprint for our lives. Sometimes we can’t see his obvious direction but its like He gives us just enough to take the next step. When we get to a place where we can look back and see what God was doing all along, those are the beautiful moments that cause us to stop and praise God for his hand in and through our journey every step of the way.
Today’s guest has lived quite the adventure and can only attribute much of his life’s moments to the power and hand of God uniquely lining things up for Him to walk into. Noting times he stepped out in faith or persevered through difficulties and disappointments, Nate talks about things that prepared him for today and the continual pursuit of a relationship with God that helps him navigate life with JOY and endurance.
He’s a Well Rounded Warrior who operates as a pro athlete, adventurer, speaker, engineer and mission worker. Having traveled to over 35 countries, Nate’s lived in both Africa and Norway and his love for people, his family, and Jesus are why he lives to make a difference in the world. From providing safe drinking water to medical clinics, Nates heart for missions has taken him to Haiti, Uganda, India, Cuba, Nicaragua and The Dominican Republic. The world may know Nate Burkhalter by his 7 seasons of competing on American Ninja Warrior. He had the Run of the Year in 2019 and beat one of the toughest finals courses while battling through severe dehydration from food poisoning and several prior injuries.
Nate competed and WON Exatlón USA (the world's toughest reality tv athletic competition), in 2020, which lasted over 7 months in a remote part of the Dominican Republic and is now stepping into a new season as a pro athlete with open hands to what God wants to continue to do through his story.
He goes by the motto No Limits Nate, because he believes there is No Limit to what God can do through a life fully submitted to God!
I can’t wait for today’s conversation as we talk about navigating the places between and trusting in God every step of the way.
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Do you remember where you were the first time the message of God’s love really came alive to you? Do you remember the last time you shared your faith? Perhaps it was in a recent conversation with a good friend just needing the encouragement to keep going.
Or maybe it was a colleague or a neighbor you know who you just feel drawn to be a light in their life and point them to Jesus.
While sharing our faith isn’t always at the forefront of our minds daily, I do know how incredibly impactful it can be. And I love hearing when other passionate followers of Jesus are empowering others and discipling followers of Jesus to do the same.
On today’s show I have a special guest doing just this with Youth With a Mission, otherwise known as YWAM. Their ministry is all about equipping a generation with a passion to know God and make Him known and they do this through a number of ways in small groups, one on one, locally and internationally.
Dan Shannon dives into just a BIT of what his journey with YWAM has been like over the last 20 years. Starting what feels like a lifetime ago in the early 2000s, Dan has traveled globally with YWAM and continues to serve on staff out of their KONA HAWAII Base. Dan and his lovely wife Meehan have been living their dream adventures of raising 3 kids in Hawaii and showing up to life daily with the excitement for “what God has for them and how can they include him into every faucet of who they are! (A challenge for all of us to live this way!) Well, I’m excited for the stories and conversation we’re going to get into today, so why dont you pull up a chair, grab a cup of coffee and dive in with us to the places between. Learn more about Youth With a Mission at YWAM.org Learn more about Alpha and Youth With a Mission here. _____ RETREAT ANNOUNCEMENT: COSTA RICA Coed Retreat: March 24 - 29: We’re excited to announce a coed retreat to Costa Rica this coming spring! Diving into adventures daily, intentional mealtime, sessions and conversations at night. Opportunities to surf, hike, see waterfalls, go zip-lining as well as worship/prayer time too. I can promise you this: it will be amazing! Of course would love for you to join the places between in the spring but Space is extremely limited. We’re taking applications now for 2023! So… Go to theplacesbetween.com to learn more and apply today!!
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Some of you may remember my dear friend Susannah who was on the podcast last year for a handful of episodes co-hosting with me. Well lots of life has happened since then but I’m so thrilled to talk with her today because we want to talk about not only things we’ve learned over the last year but then also how we rely on friends and our relationship with God to speak truth and using God’s word & prayers, when we’re going through it!
As we look back at our twenties and early thirties there were significant moments of growth but also through setbacks, its where we learned and hopefully have been able to dance into where we are today! Learning then that GOD is the one who knows and
writes every step of our future and that we have no idea what tomorrow looks like, so when we face adversity or unknowns NOW, we can remember that his character is still good; and while we cannot predict the future, God can. We can also walk forward knowing he’s in control and that he’s truly got us in his hand!
Our hope is not to limp into the future but walk confidently knowing the Creator of the universe also has a beautiful plan for what’s ahead and we can trust him.
Tune into my conversation today with Susannah, as we talk about the things we learned through last year’s struggle and how what we went through years ago actually equipped us for where we are today! Hopefully you’ll be encouraged and determined to walk forward confidently knowing who holds your future.
RETREAT ANNOUNCEMENT: Costa Rica Coed Retreat: March 24 - 29
We’re excited to announce a coed retreat to Costa Rica this coming spring!
Diving into adventures daily, intentional mealtime, sessions and conversations at night. Opportunities to surf, hike, see waterfalls, go zip-lining as well as worship/prayer time too.
I can promise you this: it will be amazing!
Of course would love for you to join the places between in the spring but Space is extremely limited. We’re taking applications now for 2023! So… Go to theplacesbetween.com to learn more and apply today!!
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I love how God weaves things into our lives when we take time to slow down and pay attention to what he’s doing. Sometimes though when we think we’re working on a project going a certain direction, something beautiful comes out of it and we get to see something new come to life. For me that was the desire to create a community who wanted to chase adventure and life together while experiencing all kinds of rad moments, but before that could get going God had a different idea and brought to life this podcast first where I could share OTHER people’s stories and share what God has been doing in their lives too in hopes of encouraging you as a listener.
Today’s guest had a similar experience in a number of places as he talked about his dream and the unique things that happened in the process between the dream and the realization of that coming to life years later.
Ryan Wekenman is a self-proclaimed bible nerd who is passionate about finding creative ways to help people wrestle with life’s biggest questions. He’s been a Pastor for the last ten years as he slowly worked his way through seminary. Four years ago he moved to Austin, Texas to plant a church called Red Rocks Austin with a few of his best friends. Any other time he has is spent drinking coffee, paddle boarding, and watching the Broncos.
We talk about the simplicity of Life Jesus offers but also the intentionality of living present to what God has for us, and some fun God stories along the way, so why don't you pull up a chair, grab that cup of coffee and dive in with us to the places between.
Resources mentioned:
Stories in Scripture Podcast by Ryan Wekenman
Red Rocks Austin homepage / Red Rocks Austin Instagram page
Right Side Up Children’s Book by Ryan Wekenman
Stay in the Story Devotional by Wendy Henkelman *also on YouVersion Bible app here
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You Have Stayed Long Enough — Deuteronomy 1:6
What is it in your life you're struggling to get through, give up, or release so you can step freely into tomorrow? When’s the last time you did something that was perhaps beyond your comfort zone? The idea of God using movement within our lives to see mountains move, it’s a lot easier to steer a moving object than a parked one isn’t it?!
Today, I want to recall an excerpt from a devotional about God delivering the Israelites from the mountain of their wilderness and believe this can be for you today too! My hope is you’ll walk away a bit “free-er” with a resolve to also confront those mountains in front of you, and just see what God can do; both in and through you, and maybe even around you, because I can confidently say it’ll be worth it!! Just think about the freedom you can experience…
Ask God for a new vision and wisdom as he makes your path clear! Ask him to heal the parts of you that need to be healed! I'm pretty sure He's just waiting to jump in because He’s a good God who longs to bless you! He longs to make good out of everything you’ve experienced (even the bad) if you’ll let him!
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What is it about a good spread and conversation that makes people open up? There’s something truly profound to that: creating a place where people want to gather, break bread and share life together.
Michele Fordice is the mastermind, creator and founder of Sprig & Spread. She’s a third generation American Italian and is married with three boys living in the gorgeous Pacific Northwest — Portland, Oregon, to be exact.
She inherited her love for creating delectable spreads from her Italian grandmother, Lucy. One of the things she says is “If you had the privilege of entering her home, you did not leave without eating something made with love. Parties and gatherings in Grandma Lucy’s home were always built around great food.”
It’s these simple memories of combining delicious food with momentous events that drove Michele to start Sprig & Spread. That is the heart and passion behind Sprig & Spread is Simple, elegant ingredients. Irresistible table design. And Unforgettable events.
Today’s conversation with Michele is full of good stories and beautiful inspiration. We talk about the adventures of entrepreneurship, how God uses all of us and our giftings for God’s kingdom, the importance of boundaries and living life intentionally between the day to days of life.
Im so excited for Michele’s story to shed a bit of wisdom and encouragement to you as you dive in today.
Learn more about Sprig & Spread at https://www.sprigandspread.com/ or Say hi on Instagram @ https://www.instagram.com/sprig.and.spread/
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How on earth did a family living in suburban Highlands Ranch decide it was time to move to Denver and lead a church to emerge in the heart of downtown Denver? We get into this and more on today’s episode of the Places Between with Judah Trabulsi.
Not only do we talk about the great need and opportunity Judah and his family were called to, in Denver, but we dive into a myriad of other things God might be wrestling with in your own journey of faith and things he’s called you too.
I HAVE to give you a heads up; Judah’s story is incredible. And much of what he is called to do is on the frontlines. That also means its not always smooth sailing, so there are some bumpy roads in our conversation today. (Tech wise) I’m hoping if you can hang in there for it, you too will be impacted on a deeper level and perhaps question what YOU are called to for greater purpose and God’s glory.
Judah and Candace, and their two boys are truly living their lives on purpose! It’s incredible to hear how they love their community and bring the tangible care of Jesus to Lincoln Park.
Feel called to support Judah and his family as they continue to lead church for their community in Lincoln Park? Visit Lincoln Park Church Emerge at LpChurchEmerge.com and learn more about their ministry and community.
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WATER is such a critical part of life! Wild enough how many times do we run our faucets expecting clean water to come out, or even not pay attention to how long our showers are!?! The craziest part of which just because water looks clean doesn’t mean it is!!
That’s why today, we want to talk to a good friend of mine all about clean water and more! As humans we thirst for water and it’s essential to survive…. But looking at life I’m also reminded how the “water for life is referenced in the scriptures as “living water” and what Jesus came to bring us all.
So while it may not be directly involving transitions of life, it does involve how we sustain our life and the keys to truly living with a commitment to not just sharing the hope and love of JESUS with others but also how we might use OUR passions to also bring life and access to LIFE eternally in every place we find ourselves.
WANT TO MAKE AN IMPACT TODAY?
Water for All works around the globe to serve those in desperate need of clean water. The need for clean water in UKRAINE is desperate! Water For All has already put multiple teams on the ground in Ukraine and Poland to deploy Vivoblu filters along with a custom 10L water backpack. They have established direct channels to deploy tens of thousands more filter kits to those in need all across Ukraine. Will you join us to bring life-saving clean water to victims of the Ukraine war? You can impact dozens of lives with the gift of a water filter today! Just go to waterall.org and choose The Places Between in the dropdown as you donate today.
Water For All, the nonprofit donating water filters, can be found at WATERALL.org
Follow the journey of Water For All on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/water.for.all.international/
Learn more about Vivoblu Water filters at Vivoblu.com / Follow Vivoblu on Instagram here: instagram.com/vivobluwater/
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Ep 58. Justin Maina - Overcoming Fear and Finding Purpose //
God uses every part of our story, the good, the bad, even the stuff we assume forget. But we’re wired the way we are because of something specific, and the way God created us is not by accident! When we choose to show up to life, even dive in to confront some of the things that intimidate us or perhaps make us afraid, we can walk in more freedom than we realize. I’m super excited for today’s guest who dives in to talk about all this.
Justin Maina is an American Ninja Warrior Athlete as well as Licensed Massage Therapist who happens to also be a TV Host, Actor, Fitness Model and founder of Love Fearless. He’s on a mission to help people overcome their fears and not live a complacent life. Love fearless does this through community outreach, reminding people what unconditional love feels like and monthly activities that build community.
Learn more about Love Fearless and Fearless Cali Adventures via instagram at @fearlesscaliadventures OR @lovefearlessusa
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WANT TO MAKE AN IMPACT? Water for All works around the globe to serve those in desperate need of clean water. Join us to bring life-saving clean water to victims of the Ukraine war. The need for clean water is desperate. Water for All has already put multiple teams on the ground in Ukraine and Poland to deploy Vivoblu filters along with a custom 10L water backpack, and they have established direct channels to deploy tens of thousands more filter kits to those in need all across Ukraine but we need your help!
Join our Fight for Ukrainians in Need and impact dozens of lives with the gift of a water filter today. Go to waterall.org and choose The Places Between in the dropdown as you donate today.
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Living a life focusing on God’s kingdom and what our role is to play in it isn’t always easy. But when you know what you’re passionate about and the things that give you life it certainly helps.
Having led conversations through film and media, it’s in the storytelling where Joel Parker found himself returning over the years as a filmmaker. What started as a love for snowboarding and making films around snowboard culture himself as Nations Foundation, evolved and transitioned to something more broad and telling stories OF the nations with Nations Media which specializes in stories of hope from around the globe diving into places of pain and persecution, much of which is not even covered by mainstream media.
We talk about the journey, we talk about purpose as a believer, we talk about the challenges of western Christianity and our own limitations as believers in a comfortable society, and we even talk about recovery and the new ventures Joel has been called to and I’m hoping today will be a bit of a treat for you as you tune in.
I’m both honored and excited to dive in here today with my friend Joel. He’s a husband, he’s a dad. He’s a leader, pastor and teacher. He loves flying, surfing, and snowboarding and is truly an all around awesome guy showing up for people in broken places and doing his best to be a light in a world that desperately needs God’s hope. His enthusiasm for life is contagious as is his fierce love of people.
I’m so excited for today’s show so why don’t you pull up a chair, grab a cup of coffee and dive in with us to the places between.
Find out more about Latitude Recovery Center at latituderecoverycenter.com. // Additionally, whether you or someone you know has been wrecked by addiction, or other behavioral health disorders, Joel has given his contact info for you to connect with him regarding navigating recovery. He wants to be a resource for you and is happy to do so. Here is his email: Joel@latituderecoverycenter.com
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Today, I have the honor of introducing a friend doing incredible things in the world of music as an artist and worship leader. Some of you may know him from a popular network TV show (NBC) and I’m overjoyed we finally got to have a conversation today to share his story with you. Our conversation dove into the faithfulness of God in our stories today and the encouragement to live your life fully trusting God no matter what comes. He’s worked it all out for your good, so as you take steps forward to live in the places between, opportunities to trust God along the way will present themselves.
Dive into our conversation today as we get to know Biff Gore a little more! A husband and the proud father of 7 kids. He is a powerful, soul singing Blues and R&B songwriter and His rich vocals landed him a spot on season 6 of NBC's The Voice, singing “A Change Is Gonna Come” by Sam Cooke with Team Usher. His grueling blues sound moved him on to the top 8 with Team Blake. And while that was a bit ago Biff can still be found playing gigs and writing new material. His timeless vocal styles are not to be missed! In fact, he just released a new single called “Made to Worship” and you can find it on Apple Music and Spotify.
I’m so excited for this upcoming conversations so grab a cup of coffee, pull up a chair and dive in with us to the Places between. Find Biff today on Facebook here. or Instagram @biffgore.
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We talk about so many aspects of life from faith and calling, to waiting, and even learning to thrive in the spaces and places between of life! (You know the waiting, the “not quite there yet” places, the hallways, even the hard parts of life.)
When it feels like you don’t know who you are, what your life will look like in six months, or what you have to offer (depending what you’re waiting for) Faith in the process matters when you know you’re called to more - Regardless of the “knowing part”
On season 2 of The Places between I’m so excited to dive into more conversations around life and purpose and faith in the places between. From confronting fear to leading from a burden, even letting your passions guide you to what you’re called into, IM so excited to present these conversations as everyday life lessons from heroes of faith. Some with large platforms. Some like you and me doing their best to show up for Jesus everyday of their life within what they’re called to.
Rather than waiting on LIFE to happen to you, why not embrace all that life has to offer and make the most of it?!!!
Find significance and learn to trust God despite the unknowns, the waiting and “not quite there yet” places.
Be encouraged along your journey through testimonials of God’s faithfulness knowing his promises are available for you, too!
Take it a step deeper and come away with us!! If you want to dive into community with us and the Places Between then consider a RETREAT! Learn more at ThePlacesBetween.com.
Lastly, I HOPE that if anything, these stories and testimonies of Gods faithfulness in the lives of my guests and even friends, would be a source of encouragement and a reminder that if we let him into our deepest moments, he’ll walk with us in the darkest ones too. Don’t throw in the towel yet…. Because I just KNOW God is moving and he longs to show up and show off in your story too! Im already praying it will be a season of stories and life’s lessons that you will NOT forget. Places between guest clips & episode numbers: Jesse Bradley - #40 Kirk Samuels - #39 Rachel Washington - #38 Crystal Woodman Miller - #33 Allison Madrigal - #31 Ken Allen - #47 Stephanie Waldrop Williams - #45 Tim Brown - #44 Jordan Dooley - #43 Amber Chardavoyne - #42 Daniel Petruska - #34
Season 2 guests coming …. Biff Gore 7/14 Judah Trabulsi 8/4 Justin Maina 7/28 Joel Parker 7/21
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IF you haven’t heard by now, I just released a YouVersion daily devotional plan that’s available for you to jump into that really walks through The Places Between regardless what phase of life or age you are. Its called STAY IN THE STORY and you can dive in at any time for FREE by clicking HERE today. // As we dive in to our next guest I’m excited to get to share yet another week of miraculous God-Ordained working behind the scenes to gloriously show up and show off stories. Watching this story unfold was wild in real time and I look back to remember the creativity and faithfulness of God in this story; so I can’t wait to share it with you today.
She wanted to be a missionary & move to Africa. She always wanted to adopt. He was staying put in the US but didn’t want to adopt and it would ONLY BE A GOD THING to have him divinely orchestrate the story of Heidi and Chris… I can’t wait for you to tune in.
Along the journey of our friendship, I loved how I’ve learned from Heidi. She taught me about inviting God into the process of “it doesn’t have to always look pretty and we get to invite him into the ugly parts of our story, but we can trust that he’s a good father and he has immeasurably more than all we could ask or imagine planned - And Part of Heidi’s story exemplifies this so well. . .
I'm so honored to have gotten to see some miraculous moments in Heidi’s story come to life and we’ve got a treat for you to listen to today. She’s wise beyond her years. Her words oftentimes came at just the perfect time my soul needed encouragement and I’m so thrilled to get to share some of her wisdom with you today. I pray her story is just evidence of His goodness and faithfulness that is available for you today too. This is where you can say: “I want that Too, Lord.”
Heidi Falletta has been in full time ministry for 19 years. She has worked in missions, the local church and in social work settings. Her heart is to see people know God and not get distracted by the false images that many believers project. She wants to see God impact the lives of those with whom she interacts for His glory and their benefit, and in my observation of her life, she certainly has impacted many.
Hope you enjoy today’s convo with my dear friend, Heidi.
Learn more and Follow Heidi Falletta on Instagram here. Instagram.com/Travelgirl1513
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Today we want to talk about SHIFTING YOUR IDENTITY and WHY THIS MATTERS in reaching your goals. Especially in the extremely painful and hard times of life our identity will become the foundation of how we get through things & the habits we’ve worked so hard to establish will become WHO we are too.
True behavior change is identity change. You might start a habit because of motivation, but the only reason you will stick with one is that it becomes part of your identity.
Where do you get your identity? That we believe is in the Lord.
Dive in today as Heather talks about keys to establishing her identity through daily affirmations. Wendy will talk about overpowering those thoughts with truth and worship!
HOMEWORK
- Take another look into the things you allow yourself to believe, the things you say to yourself, and the things you know are holding you back from achieving what you want or believing WHO you really are, AND THEN write them down.
- Secondly, write down some of the thoughts of who you are becoming and keep choosing those truths by repeating them over yourself this week.
- Listen to WORSHIP. As Wendy suggested in the show: a new one by SWITCH called Perfection: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-2cGoWB3UY is here. Or Maverick City Music: The One you Love is also so good. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ZjxY0iL2xc
As we continue to SHIFT our identities we are establishing life-long habits and know it's all part of the journey!! THANKS FOR JOINING US THIS WEEK!
TUNE INTO MORE EPISODES, including Heather’s story at: (https://anchor.fm/theplacesbetween/episodes/Heather-Lee---The-Process-of-Loving-Who-You-Are-e1e7iui)
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If you’ve ever wondered how our mindsets matter as they relate to your health and wellness, then this series could be for you.
Mindset Mondays Week #5 - Motivation VS Commitment Much like a dream, without a plan of action to make that dream happen without a vision or plan to get there, it's only a wish. IF it's a goal there are certain steps to take to get there.
I might be motivated to be the best version of myself. But if I'm not doing anything about this to become my best self, my motivation will quickly die out.
We want to challenge you to start making identity based goals vs. outcome based goals. (for example: “The goal is not to read a book, the goal is to become a reader” or “The goal is not to run a race, the goal is to become a runner!”)
Dive in with us to week 5 as we talk about motivation and the commitment to habits which starts SMALL and is way easier than you think. . . we give you practical ideas and ways to start seeing those goals become a reality, not just a lofty dream.
HOMEWORK: 1. WRITE DOWN what are you MOTIVATED to do? It could be a ‘dream’ but it could be a goal too. 2. WHAT have you already in your life chosen to commit to and how has that impacted you? Positively/negatively? 3. We want to encourage you based off your “goals” What are some small habits you can start to adopt into your life that will eventually become who you are? (Examples: Drink 2 full glasses of water first thing in the am? (16 ounces x 2) or Do 10 squats while brushing your teeth?)
We want you to decide WHAT SMALL HABIT you’re going to try to do and comment below with yours!
- Can you read 1 passage of the book of PSALMS a day? See how it impacts you for the better?
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I think one of the hardest parts of surrendering is when we don’t see a clear cut answer coming or the thing we’ve been praying for, hoping for, or working towards around the corner. It’s especially hard when we’re caught in the middle of our stories with no idea what’s coming next.
There IS something about CHOOSING to believe even in the surrender, though. For me, my faith is so important. I know a lot of truths. It's just getting them to stick in my heart where it’s tricky.
God still remains on his throne. He is STILL Good and He does promise to work all things together for good, for those who love Him and are called according to His purposes which is an incredible promise.
Funny enough, because it's counterintuitive; as we let go of our hopes, dreams, plans, and even control, we release our need to know every detail before we have the answer and choose to rely on and bank on God’s promise: that He WILL take care of us. That He will fight for us. That He will work on our behalf for our good and his glory. That ultimately our futures are in his hands.
As I’ve had to surrender a number of times, sometimes daily, I continue to lay things before Him asking HIM to pick up the pieces and to work divinely on my behalf and somehow I end up with a peace that surpasses my human understanding and it far outweighs my need to control! BUT the tricky part is not picking it up again.
For HOMEWORK: Keep doing your 12minutes a day of praying and I AM statements OR Take even one 30minute session to connect with the Lord. So we hope you’ll dive into week #4 on choosing surrender. We want to remind you peace IS available and God is just a conversation away, so will you talk with Him this week?
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Welcome to Mindset Mondays. A 6-week series featuring Wendy of The Places Between and Heather Lee from Warrior Fit Academy. Join us on MONDAYS as we talk all about our mindsets. If you’ve ever wondered how our mindsets matter as they relate to your health and wellness, then this series could be for you. We’ll dive into a new subject each week and give you practical takeaways to improve and retrain your thinking so you can positively show up and embrace all life has to offer.
Session 3 is about Self-Sabotage Vs. Self-Love. Our goal this week is to hopefully help you get a better understanding of yourself so that you can heal/rewire your brain to live your happiest and most fulfilled life. That you can love yourself the way God loves you.
HOMEWORK:
Have you identified the “I AM” Statements, or the truths you’re going to use against those lies every time they surface? Also, getting in that 12 minutes a day of quiet time, to show up for yourself, not only communicates you’re worth it but will help require that brain when you’re spending focused time in prayer. If you haven’t identified those “I AM” statements, you can do so here: https://finds.life.church/words/
Lastly go back and listen to weeks #1 and 2, if you haven’t done so already.
Overcoming Lies with Truth: https://anchor.fm/theplacesbetween/episodes/Mindset-Mondays-1-Overcoming-Lies-with-Truth-e1i6149 Limiting Beliefs: https://anchor.fm/theplacesbetween/episodes/Mindset-Mondays-2-Limiting-Beliefs-e1ijmru
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Welcome to Mindset Mondays. A 6-week series featuring Wendy of The Places Between and Heather Lee from Warrior Fit Academy. Join us on MONDAYS, as we talk all about our mindsets. If you’ve ever wondered how our mindsets matter as they relate to your health and wellness, then this series could be for you. We’ll dive into a new subject each week and give you practical takeaways to improve and retrain your thinking so you can positively show up and embrace all life has to offer.
Week 2 is about Limiting Beliefs // The stories we tell ourselves and the limiting beliefs we believe have the ability to make or break our sense of peace, our well being, and seeing positive results. Limiting beliefs are formulated because of lies we’ve allowed ourselves to believe but they show up in the stories we tell ourselves. Creating new stories is KEY! BUT HOW?? Let’s talk about creating a new story and what it would look like? According to Dr. Caroline Leaf, “It has been found that 12 minutes of daily focused prayer over an 8 week period can change the brain to such an extent that it can be measured on a brain scan.” Your ability to hold attention on one thing for a period of time physically affects matter! That’s how prayer works. It’s more than simply offering up a few words and hoping for their fulfillment. Our thoughts and words are affecting reality whether we are intentionally trying to or not. Even though toxic thought causes brain damage, prayer can reverse that damage and cause the brain and body to thrive.
Scientifically - It takes 21 days of focused thinking about one thought to form that neural pathway. It takes 63 days of thinking about that thought every day to permanently wire that belief or thought in and to get it to become what naturally drives us without having to think. So in just 12 minutes a day of focusing on prayer and the TRUTH of who you are, aka believing what the Lord says about YOU is true, It’s possible to rewire your brain! ALL because of Quiet time
WEEK 2 HOMEWORK: We want to challenge you to do a Daily 12min Quiet time so that we can start rewiring our brains. Here’s some suggestions for your quiet time: Ask God what he believes about you. (If it's negative or condemning, it won’t be from God) ALL his thoughts towards us are gentle, loving, and kind. Look back at Mindset Mondays Week #1. Where did your truth statements come in about who you ARE and combating the lie? Lastly, we want to challenge you to come up with an “I Statement _______” and work that into your quiet time.
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Welcome to Mindset Mondays. A 6-week series featuring Wendy of The Places Between and Heather Lee from Warrior Fit Academy. Join us on MONDAYS starting May 9th, 2022 as we talk all about our mindsets. If you’ve ever wondered how our mindsets matter as they relate to your health and wellness, then this series could be for you. We’ll dive into a new subject each week and give you practical takeaways to improve and retrain your thinking so you can positively show up and embrace all life has to offer. Week 1: Overcoming Lies with Truth. I AM Statements. Here are just a few “I AM Statements.” If you would like to access more resources including statements, please visit this awesome resource of a page from LifeChurch.tv and Craig Groeschel.
I am worthy I am chosen I am loved I am redeemed because of Jesus …
If you know Jesus, you can claim these over your life:
I am a child of God. (Galatians 3:26) I am a masterpiece. (Ephesians 2:10) I am chosen. (Ephesians 1:4) I am determined to love God and people with everything I have. I am a child of God. (John 1:12-13) I am joyful, gently, patient, faithful, kind, self-controlled (Galatians 5:22-23, Titus 2:11) I am known—even before I was born. (Jeremiah 1:5) I am not alone—God is with me. I am loved. (John 3:16) I am free. (John 8:32) I am strong. (1 John 2:14) I am fearless. (Isaiah 43:5) I will act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with my God. (Micah 6:8) I will fight the good fight for what matters most. (2 Timothy 4:7) I have authority over the enemy. (Luke 10:19) I can resist the enemy. (James 4:7) I have the ability to choose life. (Deuteronomy 30:19) I am Kept by the power of God. (1 Peter 1:5) God meets my needs. (Philippians 4:19) I have access to my heavenly Father. (Ephesians 2:18) I have hope. (Hebrews 6:19) The Lord is my shepherd. (Psalm 23:1) I love because Love lives in me. I shut my mouth when I want to complain. - I speak life! I encourage others daily. - Joy is my reputation. I represent Christ well to my friends. When there is no hope, Jesus fills me with hope. (Romans 15:13) I am not a rejected soul because God continuously pursues me. (John 3:16, Psalms 139) I take my thoughts captive and align them with God’s perspective. (2 Corinthians 10:3-6) I can put my hope in God’s promises because He is trustworthy. (Numbers 23:19) I have a choice—today I will choose life!
Business/Work
Neither failures nor successes define my worth. God is my defender, negotiator, and guide. God is able to bless me abundantly
Fear/Anxiety
I will not be afraid because God is with me. (Isaiah 41:10) I turn to Jesus because He offers a peace this world cannot give. I will not be a slave to fear. (Galatians 4:7) God is my shelter and my hiding place. (Psalm 32:7) The peace of God will guard my heart and mind. (Phil 4:7)
For Women
I am the daughter of the King of all kings. Because of Jesus, I lack nothing. God has given me everything I need to do what He’s called me to do. I speak encouraging, life-giving words and build others up.
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As we wrap up the first season of The Places Between we’re excited to look ahead at all the things The Places Between could become. While we have hopes of giving you as listeners more opportunities to dive into community, ways to make an impact, and even encourage more community; we want to be sure we can continue sharing stories of life change that will bless you as listeners on your journey!
If you have any suggestions for future guests or would like to invite the Places Between to host a retreat near you, send us a message at THEPLACESBETWEEN.com - We’d love to hear from you!
Additionally, while we’re preparing for season 2, we just want to remind you that The Places Between really is for those of you who WANT to dive deeper into your faith. You may already know you’re called to more but want to be encouraged in your walk as you chase God in the middle of the unknowns and in betweens and we’re looking forward to the ways we can continue to host The Places Between but also encourage deeper community and more ways to plug in.
Lastly, as we prepare for season 2, we want to invite you to join us on MONDAYS for the next 6 weeks, as we join Warrior Fit Academy for a series all about our mindsets. If you’ve ever wondered how our mindsets matter as they relate to your health and wellness, then this series could be for you. Mark your calendar and then join us starting May 9th, for 6 weeks of MINDSET MONDAYS, where we’ll dive into a new subject each week and give you practical takeaways to improve and retrain your thinking so you can positively show up and embrace all life has to offer.
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Today feels like a treat! I got to dive in with a former colleague of mine, Ken Allen, who is the Executive Director for Denver Area Youth For Christ. Serving almost three decades within the world of events and ministry, Ken is the real deal! He’s a dad of three, a loyal husband and loves the Vikings (although we wont fault him for that;) He’s also passionate about reaching young people and doing incredible things to pursue the next generation of youth.
While we dive into Ken’s story and a handful of reflections of pivotal moments in our lives on today’s episode, we also talk about the way God connects with each one of us, how he is a God who comes to us and pursues our hearts right when and where we need it.
Youth for Christ works to uncover God’s story of hope. I love how they say “ When we welcome God into a pivotal moment, we invite Him to uncover His story of Hope in our lives, and to give life to our story. He, Jesus, is the life in all of our stories” and Ken does such a great job of really sharing how that’s possible to see within our own lives.
I hope you’ll dive into our conversation today and be encouraged along the way!
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On today’s show I’m excited to introduce you to Danny & Rayna Oertli, an incredible couple I’ve had the honor to know for quite some time.
Danny Oertli is an accomplished singer, songwriter, and author, encouraging audiences with stories of God’s faithfulness. If you were to know one thing about Danny, it’s that he loves the journey. Playing more than 1,000 different venues around the world from stadiums & arenas to churches, even a few barns. In February of 2002 tragedy struck as Danny’s wife, Cyndi, died of a heart attack at the age of 30 after a long battle with cancer.
An uncertain future faced Danny but it was during this time that God proved his faithfulness and mercy once again as He continued to encourage Danny's family in ways they couldn’t have imagined.
Two years later, the journey took yet another turn. Danny was performing in Washington D.C. when he met Rayna, his soon to be wife, and today I’m thrilled to get to share more of their love story with you!
Rayna and Danny have been married for 18 years. Rayna, also an incredibly gifted musician shares the love music and the two talk about their life together in ministry, the journey they've been on, and even share wisdom through what only life could teach you in the valleys as well, as the beauty of the mountaintops and how God continually writes our stories.
Whether you're single or married, today's conversation is for you. Lean in to glean from the wisdom Danny and Rayna share today. It’s a conversation full of love and lots of laughter - I can't wait to dive in.
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Sometimes I have had to remind myself God’s faithfulness in people’s Stories so that I could remember he is the same God. AND IF he did it for them, he can do it for me. . . Which may sound a bit self-serving but honestly, thinking back to a time in your life you were desperate to see a breakthrough and then something happened to encourage you it was only a matter of time - I’ll bet MANY of you listening have had people’s stories within your own lives that have encouraged you along the way. Whether it was a story of a friendship, a job offer, in buying a home or waiting on a diagnosis. I truly believe stories are passed down and along the way to us as gifts and evidence of God’s faithfulness. Partner that with a fun meeting that quickly turns into a friendship - the world may call it a coincidence, but we all know it’s God’s way of showing you he’s in the story. Today is for those who may feel stuck. Today is for those who are doing their best to wait on God’s timing, but just need some encouragement along the journey. Im excited to dive into Stephanie’s story with you today and just thrilled she was kind enough to share it with us. Stephanie Waldrop Williams lives in Nashville, TN, and is wife to Russ and mom to Jolene, their 10-month old Sheepadoodle. She is Senior Director of Business Support at Compassion International where she has worked for 15 years. Because of God’s great love shown to her, the greatest joy she has in life is to love and care for those around her. Praise God for the way he works… I hope her story will encourage you wherever you’re at, as it did me. Learn more about Compassion International at www.compassion.com or If you would like to reach Stephanie, leave a review OR send us a note and we’ll be sure to pass it along here at www.theplacesbetween.com/contact _______ Want to join us on The Places Between RETREATS? I've always been passionate about people fully living; that means filling experiences with adventure…. purpose … & community (not just numbers!) With our new normal we want to usher in a new way of experiences: - Intimate dinner parties, - curated wellness retreats; - Intentional time to dive deep and be REAL in gorgeous settings and intentional space for YOU. JOIN US for a weekend in Florida! Just go to ThePlacesBetween.com and click on Retreats. Space is limited, but we’d LOVE to have you!!! _______ I’m so grateful for you listeners and wouldn’t be here without your love and support. Would you LIKE, SHARE, RATE & REVIEW the podcast with a 5 star review?! We love our listeners and would be thrilled to have you support us today. If this specific episode spoke to you, let us know by taking a screenshot and posting a story! Don't forget to tag us @The_Places_between
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As we were talking earlier about the Places Between I think one of the incredible things we each can say is when we can point back to pivotal moments of life where God really did something through the influence of everyday leaders living their lives daily for Jesus and just how much that means to us! Today we dive into this and more. We talk about the period between a vision for something and the fruition of it and what we can do in the process of waiting, As well as how awesome it is to see something come full circle. Especially when God gives that 30,000 foot view into a moment where we can thank HIM for everything he’s done. Today, I want you to meet Tim Brown. As you listen into Tims’ story today I’d encourage you to be thinking about that too. What is it in YOUR life that God gave you a vision for? How have you seen God in your story? Has he ever brought you to a place of seeing how faithful He’s been through it? Tim Brown is a communicator, a young adult leader, and business professional living in Denver, CO. Tim’s mission is to present the truths of the Christian faith to the next generation of young leaders. He is the Director of Operations at The Brook, a young adult’s movement focused on leading young professionals to a greater life in Jesus. Tim also works as a degreed engineer for an oil and gas company. He is passionate about raising up a generation of faith leaders who work full-time jobs while making disciples. Dive in and be encouraged in your own season of life as you chase God and look for evidence of God in your own story, in the process. Lasty, are you looking for community? If you’re in your 20/30s, living in the Denver area, and looking for a great community to be a part of, The Brook could be for you! Find and connect with them on Instagram at www.instagram.com/thebrook.city/
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Intimate dinner parties, curated wellness retreats; Intentional time to dive deep and be REAL in gorgeous settings and intentional space for YOU.
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Do you ever feel like you’re not quite where you want to be by now? Do you ever think your life doesn’t look like what you expected it to? After living most of my life not truly knowing what would come next, I started to think about some of the most amazing points of my life and above having arrived at certain point of my career or feeling super secure in a relationship I’ve realized that the times of life where I have thrived the most were the places I felt the closest to God and where I was fully living IN my purpose, which essentially would allow me to COME ALIVE! I started asking questions about those places between and the places I didn’t know how to process. When I’d get stuck, despite the unknown, I learned that pressing into God was part of that process of learning and part of learning to THRIVE the places between IS IN HOW we handle transition despite the unknown. We can all relate to feeling “between places” so when we feel like we’re just not quite where we want to be, lets discover life-changing keys to trusting God, despite the unknown, while we pursue purpose and learn to embrace the places between.
Today’s guest has some great insights and tips for you today about finding contentment and leaning in when you find yourself with disrupted plans, broken dreams, unknowns and in-betweens. JORDAN DOOLEY - She’s an ambitious go-getter with big dreams and a need to achieve. By her early 20s, Jordan was newly married, had already built a 7-figure business, had a top podcast, published a national bestselling book and managed to be featured on Success Magazine’s 30 under 30 list. Multiple, messy and painful experiences finally forced her to slow down and revisit WHY she started in the first place. Spending over a year creating a simpler more sustainable way to work and live, her perspective shifted on what matters most as she set out on a journey to a healthier, more intentional way of living. She now is on a mission to help other ambitious multi-passionate women do the same. Jordan actually says: “Disrupted, delayed, or even seemingly destroyed dreams have a way of making us rethink everything. But perhaps rethinking dreams is not always the worst thing.” and I couldn’t agree more. We talk about taking time to slow down and actually learning to live life while we wait. Dive in and get some key takeaways about gaining clarity about your future, contentment in your present, and learn to embrace your almost in today’s conversation!
Learn more about Jordan Dooley at jordanleedooley.com. Pick up her NEW book “Embrace your Almost” here: jordanleedooley.com/eya And give her a follow on Instagram @ www.instagram.com/jordanleedooley ________
You're INVITED to JOIN US in FLORIDA this coming August!! Join us for THE PLACES BETWEEN Florida’ weekend wellness retreat! Dive in to Intentional deepening of your faith, community, activities and rest in gorgeous setting next to THE BEACH! 😄 Plus time alone and time with strategic coaching to equip YOU with the tools to step into your future with arms open! **SPACE is limited and will be first come first serve. Want to attend? APPLY TODAY by visiting THEPLACESBETWEEN.COM and fill our our application. Because space is limited we want to be sure we can accommodate you! PS. We are adding other retreats because we would be thrilled to host MANY of you for a deeper time of connection. We’re looking at the Mountains of Colorado, Utah, Montana, even Southern California. Have an opinion of WHERE? Visit us at ThePlacesBetween.com and drop us an email! We’d love to hear from you.
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Seeing God’s faithfulness in our lives is not always easy when there are BIG things we’re waiting for breakthroughs on! AND if we were honest its hard to keep the faith when you don’t see those breakthroughs after what feels like forever in a waiting season, BUT, and I do say but for a reason… in choosing to believe God CAN show himself faithful in our stories, it’s one way we can stand up to the enemy and allow our hearts to respond to God, then often times we get to see how God DOES show himself faithful in our everyday. As we bank on the promises of God, when we start focusing on the little things and even look for him in every area of life, I bet you’d be surprised where you actually DO see God working. Conversations like today’s with my dear friend Amber are ones I can’t wait to share with you as a listener. Originally from Colorado, Amber is a momma bear to 3 boys- 2 on earth, and 1 in heaven. Amber recently fulfilled a long long dream of living by the ocean, and moved to Florida where she is surrounded by sunshine and palm trees. A self-professed "gym-rat" Amber is passionate about fitness, and nutrition, and aspires to one day compete in body-building. Eternally changed by the death of her second son, in 2009 - Amber has relied on Jesus and gym to find healing from life's adversity, and is a firm believer that faith is not only an anchor, but a choice. Learn more about Walk with Me, the ministry Amber mentioned in todays show on Instagram at: WalkWithMedotorg OR www.walkwithme-nonprofit.org As you listen today my encouragement to you is to tune in, take in Amber’s story, but then allow yourself to reflect and see where YOU have seen the faithfulness of God within your own story. It’s probably a lot different, but there’s a good chance there’s things you can relate on, too. ____ Are you looking for community? Follow us @ The_Places_Between on instagram & say HI but also, you're invited to JOIN US for a PLACES BETWEEN RETREAT, coming this fall! We just have a feeling God is doing something special here. Our vision is to equip people in their faith through the encouragement and testimonies of others who’ve experienced GOD in the places between, and they speak from wisdom and experience. Making it all come together over one weekend of deepening your faith, commitment and resolve to keep chasing God (on your own AND with others!) That is why we hope you'll join us...IN FLORIDA! What can you expect? Intentional deepening of your faith, community, activities and rest! Plus time alone and time with strategic coaching to equip YOU with the tools to step into your future with arms open! >>FLORIDA IS OPEN FOR THIS FALL! << Want to attend? APPLY TODAY by visiting THEPLACESBETWEEN.COM and fill our our application. *SPACE is limited and will be on a first come first serve basis, so sign up today!
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Are you struggling to hang on to hope? Do you believe God could do a miracle in your situation?
Perhaps some of you are in the middle of a storm? Trust that He knows! Keep your eyes on Jesus - He is faithful to carry you to the end, my friend. If God has given you a word, please don't give up! We need you to fight for it! Fight for you! Fight for others! Your story can be hope and encouragement to someone who needs it too.
GO READ the story of Jairus’s daughter and the healing of the woman with the issue of blood in Luke chapter 8 starting in verse 41. See how God radically showed up and how he moved in their situations because of their faith. (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke+8%3A41-56&version=NIV)
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If You are new to THE PLACES BETWEEN, I want to be the first to welcome you to our community! Not only are we a podcast that helps you learn how to THRIVE in “the waiting places” of life when you know you’re called to more, we know that FAITH in the process matters.
We want you to find significance and learn to trust God despite the unknowns. When you know you’re called to more, if you’re pursuing purpose in life but feel stuck, this is the place for you!
If you’d like to join us on an upcoming RETREAT OR dive into a 25day devotional written JUST for you called STAY IN THE STORY, visit ThePLACESBETWEEN.COM.
We WANT do do life in the places and spaces between and hope to see you along the journey too. Come say hi on Instagram @The_places_between too.
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The greatest blessings and growth in life can emerge from the worst situations. What’s wild is how some things of life don’t go as planned; You know We were never meant to spend life living on the mountaintops. Well its in this week’s episode where I had the privilege and honor or speaking with Jesse Bradley, Professional Soccer Player turned Author, speaker and eventually Lead Pastor of Grace Community Church in the Pacific Northwest. He has one gnarly story about taking a prescribed medication to prevent malaria that forever changed his life, and could have killed him. Well Praise God it didn’t and he has a wild story about his journey to recovery and the amazing ways his life was transformed in the process. He says during this time, "his life was transformed in the deepest ways: identity, faith, mindset, habits, career, and relationships." Well I'm so thrilled to share more of Jesse’s story with you, but I'll let HIM share it. Let's dive in if you’re ready so pull up a chair, grab a cup of coffee and dive in with us to the places between. Learn more about Jesse here or at https://jessebradley.org/. Connect with Jesse on Facebook here.
_________ The Places Between RETREATS With our new normal we want to usher in a new way of experiences:
Intimate dinner parties, curated wellness retreats; Intentional time to dive deep and be REAL in gorgeous settings and intentional space for YOU.
I've always been passionate about people fully living; that means filling experiences with adventure…. purpose … & community (not just numbers!) JOIN US for a weekend in Florida! Just go to ThePlacesBetween.com and click on retreats. Space is limited, but we’d LOVE to have you!!! ____ LIKE, SHARE, RATE & REVIEW the podcast with a 5 star review! This would greatly help our reach and communicate to others, including that algorithm, that you like the show. At this point my ministry to you is to keep showing up with conversations that encourage, equip, inspire and perhaps even challenge you to keep chasing Jesus and living WELL in the places between. I’m so grateful for you listeners and wouldn’t be here without your love and support. SO share the love and invite someone to listen today as well.
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He’s an Author, Speaker, and Coach, Kirk Samuels, tells his personal story of overcoming a 30-year addiction to pornography and the redemption he experienced on the other side of freedom. His mission is to teach and inspire 1 million men to live free from internet pornography.
We talk in depth about your “WHY” being the intersection of pain and purpose, as well as some other things like mindset and what it’s like to live on purpose towards freedom and the gift of today. While its always hard to be real and transparent with our stories, I just love that Kirk has the courage to face his past and share his so other can experience freedom. Kirk IS LIVING PROOF that freedom from any addiction is possible! He even reminds us of the powerful truth: “that breakthroughs happen when you're tired, hungry, doubtful, and/or broke, YET you don't quit.”
Hi first book is called For Your Eyes Only and offers a course for anyone wanting to get free from their own addictive past at http://www.freeindeed36.com/. He has a 2nd book coming out this Spring of 2022 called “The Seven Secrets of Modern Dating” SevensecretsofDating.com and if you’d like to find Kirk or reach out to him today, visit: Facebook: Facebook.com/kirk.samuels.3 OR Instagram @ KirkmSamuels
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With our new normal we want to usher in a new way of experiences:
- Intimate dinner parties,
- curated wellness retreats;
- Intentional time to dive deep and be REAL in gorgeous settings and intentional space for YOU.
I've always been passionate about people fully living; that means filling experiences with adventure…. purpose … & community (not just numbers!)
JOIN US for a weekend in Florida! Just go to ThePlacesBetween.com and click on retreats. Space is limited, but we’d LOVE to have you!!!
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At this point my ministry to you is to keep showing up with conversations that encourage, equip, inspire and perhaps even challenge you to keep chasing Jesus and living WELL in the places between. I’m so grateful for you listeners and wouldn’t be here without your love and support. SO share the love and invite someone to listen today as well.
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Rachel Washington is a gifted and dynamic singer, song writer, producer, speaker and drummer. God has used Rachel’s unique ministry in song to minister to thousands nationally and internationally. Rachel’s diverse sound reaches all ages, nationalities and cultures. She’s led worship for various churches and faith based conferences and movements across the country since the early 2000s.
We dive into talking through so many things of life! We talk about what it’s like to be in the public eye and yet still struggling to actually find yourself in the identity as a son or daughter of God vs what you do, how you serve God, the countless things of success you can rattle off, and more. . .
What happens when you have nowhere to turn and feel lost in a wilderness of not knowing what’s next? – GOD. Peace. Healing. Breakthrough and more. . .
She has a beautiful gift of leading people into the presence of God as a worship leader but she also has a unique ability to come alongside of the one, see them, process with them and love people back to a place of hope. She keeps it real and is FULL of life. As a singer song-writer and full time creator, I am so excited to dive into this conversation with Rachel.
Connect with Rachel on Facebook here. Or Instagram @ instagram.com/rachelwashington ~~~~~ HAVE YOU HEARD? RETREATS ARE NOW OPEN!!
Join us for THE PLACES BETWEEN RETREATS this year! WHAT TO EXPECT: A time of intentional deepening your faith, Community and laughter, Activities and rest, Time alone and time with strategic coaching to equip YOU with the tools to step into your future with arms open! To begin, I want to invite you to FLORIDA for a retreat this fall! SPACE is limited and will be first come first serve. Want to attend? Just go to THEPLACESBETWEEN.COM and fill our our application! *Because space is limited we want to be sure we can accommodate you! Sometimes the best thing that we can do for ourselves while we're waiting for breakthrough is get around community, hear and learn from others in their own stories of waiting, and be encouraged in the process of your own story while you wait on HIM!! We're meant to enjoy the journey. . . Designed to take you deeper into your journey, you don't have to be stuck at home figuring things out on your own! So. . . Will you join us? SPOTS NOW OPEN at THEPLACESBETWEEN.com ~~~~~~ Like what you hear? Consider writing a review or rate us 5 stars on Spotify. Every review helps!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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God never wanted us to feel "stuck" but as we all can remember other seasons of waiting, sometimes the only way to the destination is THROUGH the process. And, sometimes the best thing that we can do for ourselves while we're waiting for breakthrough is actually get around community, HEAR and learn from others in their own stories of waiting, and BE ENCOURAGED in the process of your own story while you wait on HIM!!
Designed to take you deeper into your journey, you don't have to be stuck at home figuring things out on your own!
SO JOIN US! For a time of intentional deepening your faith, Community and laughter, Activities and rest, Time alone and time with strategic coaching to equip YOU with the tools to step into your future with arms open!
We are so excited to announce FINALLY – FLORIDA IS OPEN FOR THIS FALL! ***SPACE is limited and will be first come first serve. (Upon booking this out, we will look at adding other retreats as we know we would be thrilled to host MANY of you for a deeper time of connection. We’re looking at the Mountains of Colorado, Utah and Montana. We’re even exploring some special places for adventure and hope to announce those soon.)
Want to attend? APPLY TODAY by visiting www.theplacesbetween.com/retreatoverview and fill our our application. Because space is limited we want to be sure we can accommodate you!
We just have a feeling God is doing something special here with The Places Between. There are dozens of churches to choose from that have awesome Sundays packed with incredible worship and ministry, even teaching, but not everyone will set foot in a church to hear these life-changing stories. Add on finding a community of believers to encourage one another in the pursuit of life with purpose and intention, it’s hard to come by. Our vision is to equip people in their faith through the encouragement and testimonies of others who’ve experienced GOD in the places between, and they speak from wisdom and experience. Making it all come together over one weekend of deepening your faith, commitment and resolve to keep chasing God (on your own AND with others!) – WE HOPE YOU’LL JOIN US!!! MORE INFO at THEPLACESBETWEEN.COM _______________________________ Have a word or testimony you want to share with us? Email theplacesbetween.info@gmail.com. As always, we’re grateful for you! Thanks for tuning into The Places Between! Have a GREAT week!
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As we dive into today’s show I’m excited to introduce Heather Lee to you. I loved my conversation with Heather today because of the life change she’s seen possible and the way she’s been able to help others using her story to bring healing, perspective and freedom to others in the world of fitness, using fitness as a platform, she’s walking testimony that “freedom”, “fit”, and “healthy” is possible!
Heather has been helping people transform their lives since 2010 through one-on-one personal training, small group training, and larger group training. Prior to launching her online business, she owned a small group personal training business for 5 years in Denver. She was a coach and regional manager for OrangeTheory Fitness and has helped some other amazing gyms along the way.
When asked what inspired her to become a coach Heather shared that it took overcoming struggles, determination, and dedication of work to get where she is today. Her journey of overcoming obstacles is what led her to have the drive to help others become the best version of themselves.
She says: “There is no doubt I have been called to help people find the light within themselves so they can LIVE happier and more fulfilled lives! Within her program Warrior Fit Academy, she helps you make exercise and a balanced diet a working part of your life to GET RESULTS. But because there are no quick fixes! (They don’t exist) she helps strengthen your MINDSET! This is accomplished through DAILY accountability, motivation, and commitment. Community is encouraged by bringing in like minded people together to share and support struggles and success.
“You will be transformed in such a way that you will never want to go back to the old way of living. These new practices will become a lifestyle. You will become FREE! You will be PROUD of accomplishing your goals!. You will be more fulfilled in every area of their life such as partnership, parenting, work life, etc. as a result of making these awesome changes. Ultimately will become or get back to the WARRIOR that you were always meant to be. Cheers to being a WARRIOR!!!” - Heather Lee.
Find out more about Warrior Fit Academy and connect with Heather on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/warriorfitacademy
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I love how God brings people into your life who, at the time, you have no idea what it will become, but today is a fun conversation with a sweet friend of mine I had the honor of meeting about 10 years ago. She was in some of the same circles of nonprofit and ministry worlds and we were looking to see if there was anything we could do to help further amplify her mission as a radio station (where I worked at the time). Well, her thirst for life and adventure and more importantly, the adventure of chasing Jesus with God sized dreams for her ministry, I knew she would be someone I’d love to grow in friendship with over the years. Fast forward 10 years, Kelsey is doing incredible things STILL and while we talk about all sorts of things, I want to encourage YOU what she says so beautifully about learning the delicate dance of trusting God for your daily bread, but also dreaming with him for more.
Kelsey Hargadine is a co-founder of an international nonprofit, speaker, instructor, wife and mother living in small town Colorado. She dreams big and expects big from God!
She works full time for her nonprofit called ROWAN, which stands for Rural Orphans Widows AIDs Network in Uganda. She is not only passionate about empowering orphans and widows in Uganda, but inspires all of us to say “yes” to the Africa inside each one of us as we put our faith to action. She is currently working on a book that will do just that: Equip, mentor and inspire the next generation of leaders to zealously go after the things God has invited them into.
To learn more about Kelsey and her ministry, visit www.loverowan.org and follow IG @love.rowan __________________ If you’ve done life for any longer than 20 years you probably know waiting in life can be hard. As a person of faith you may also know staying committed to the long game of faith without compromising is a very real challenge, especially when life and things you’ve longed for seem to be taking longer than expected. It’s so easy to settle. It’s so easy to get discouraged when we’re waiting for that breakthrough, that moment, that upgrade, even that thing you long to see God move in but still haven’t yet!
I’m here to tell you it is possible to wait well! In fact, I believe in a GOD who’s bigger than all of your questions, who’s mightier than the “no’s & not yet's” and even one who really can work in your story despite them. I believe in a God who is so faithful to take care of your every need and even in the WAIT we can discover how good He really is.
There’s a verse in Lamentations that says: “The LORD is good to those who wait for him, to the soul who seeks him.” (Lam 3:25) This encourages us to pour out our hearts to Him and keep seeking His face!
He’s SO FAITHFUL FRIEND! He knows exactly where you are and what you’re longing to see answers to! Are you willing to stick it out and hang on another few weeks?
If you haven’t already, jump in with us to STAY IN THE STORY! We started together as a group on February 1st but its not to late for you to join if you want to be a part! February 1st started 25 days to STAY IN THE STORY with us over on Facebook. Click here to join our facebook group. Plus, for joining our group, I want to offer you 25 videos that will compliment your daily reading should you choose to dive in. Close to 4000 people have jumped in since November and I’m excited to learn you might too. If you want access to these FREE Videos, click here: wjcreativestayinthestory.thinkific.com
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We have a treat for you this week. I’m truly honored to host a conversation with a guy doing incredible things in the lives of people on a journey towards freedom. Freedom from addiction, depression, dark thoughts, and from the many life-controlling elements of human nature. He is a pastor and friend of so many. He’s been in the trenches and experienced rescue in ways you couldn’t begin to imagine. As someone who has seen the depths of darkness overcome in so many people’s lives, Daniel is a legit on fire leader helping people find freedom from a life of addiction. He is the CEO of 180 Ministries, Daniel oversees three life-transforming programs that help men, young men, teen girls, women and women with children. He is married with two kids, and you can catch him on the tops of snow covered mountains or on the streets of Denver doing life with a bunch of people in the places between. Learn more about Daniel and 180 Ministries at 180ministries.net I can’t wait to share this conversation with you today. Like this podcast? SHARE it with a friend! Plus, if you Rate and Review this episode the week it comes out and send us a screenshot of your review, we'll send you a Starbucks as a THANKS! Just email us at theplacesbetween.info@gmail.com
___________________ DO YOU WANT ACCESS TO FREE VIDEOS? If you’ve done life for any longer than 20 years you probably know waiting and staying committed to the long game of faith without compromising is a very real challenge, especially when life and things you’ve longed for seem to be taking longer than expected. That breakthrough, that moment, that upgrade, even that thing you long to see God move in… and when it’s another delay it just gets discouraging! BUT we believe in a GOD who’s bigger than all our questions, who’s mightier than the “no’s & not yets” and even one who can turn it around!! “The LORD is good to those who wait for him, to the soul who seeks him.” Lamentations 3:25 encourages us to pour out our hearts to Him and keep seeking His face! He’s SO FAITHFUL FRIEND! He knows exactly where you are and what you’re longing to see answers to! What do you need today?!?
If you haven’t already tuned into STAY IN THE STORY, I’m inviting you to do so today. We start together as a group, February 1 and want you to be a part! Click here to join our facebook group. Plus, for joining our group, I want to offer you 25 videos that will compliment your daily reading should you choose to dive in. Close to 4000 people have jumped in since November and I’m excited to learn you might too. If you want access to these FREE Videos, here’s what you have to do! There's 2 options: 1. Review this podcast then take a screen shot and share it to your social media and tag me @the_places_between! 2. Send me an email with the screenshot of your REVIEW to theplacesbetween.info@gmail.com OR 1. Subscribe to Stay in the Story on YouVersion here! 2. Then send me a screenshot of your subscription to the plan (again that email is Theplacesbetween.info@gmail.com) As I was saying earlier, God knows exactly where you are and what you’re longing to see answers to! The season ahead could be the best surprise God has in store for you. As I often say “Trust His heart when you can’t trace His hand” If you need that daily encouragement along the way, I hope you will jump into these FREE resources.
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Hi! We're so glad you're here! Jump into community with us on Instagram at @The_Places_Between. More about today's guest: Crystal Woodman Miller is an author, speaker, survivor, mental health advocate and warrior of hope encouraging others in the challenges they face. She says “My favorite job is creative director of making memories for my three kids and husband and attempting to love others like I have been loved by God.” She’s a communicator of HOPE and truly lives life encouraging others in their stories. She’s one of the bravest women I know and having lived through what she has, Im just so honored to share Crystal’s story with you today. We talk about HOPE! We talk about JOY! We talk about the source of it all and how to get through the really hard times, even traumas we cannot predict but sadly for some of us have endured. She’s a true light and encouragement, even with a story like hers. Get ready to hear a powerful word today… This is a conversation you don’t want to miss. Interested in bringing Crystal to your school or event? Visit www.crystalwoodmanmiller.com Buy Crystal’s book: A Kids Book on School Shootings here. Learn more about Onsight’s Triumph Over Tragedy Program that benefits survivors of mass shootings here! ________ RETREAT WITH THE PLACES BETWEEN: Do you have the desire to go deeper in your walk with the Lord, but don’t know how? You struggle with waiting for what’s next, but feel paralyzed to even move forward. Life doesn’t have to be about passing the time while we’re waiting or living with acceptance of “this is just how it will always be” – If you’re someone who longs for more, who knows you’ve been created for more, and wants to experience MORE of Jesus and the JOY he offers, then I want to invite you to join me! Join us on a places between retreat where you can truly dive into more. Experience community. Gain clarity on this season of life. Even learn how to embrace where you’re at and get a vision for where you want to go next. Retreats for 2022 will be rolling out soon, so be sure to stay tuned. Sign up to be the first to know about retreat opportunities at theplacesbetween.com where you’ll get first dibs on participating with us. We can’t wait for whats in store as we know God is already writing a beautiful story in you - and theres a way to experience it, even in those places between.
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RETREATS: IF you’re ready for the next adventure I want to invite you to consider Joining us this year for a Places Between Retreat!!! A Chance to dive deeper into your own story and what may be next for you. Plus it will be a super fun time to enjoy amazing food, enriching community, scenic views plus worship and free time that will truly fill your cup! IF you would like to join us this year, I’d be thrilled to know. We have a few options to choose from and want to know from YOU if East Coast, West Coast, Mountains or beach is more your jam? - Send us an email at theplacesbetween.info@gmail.com to let us know! - OR visit THEPLACESBETWEEN.com and sign up for upcoming retreat announcements when the popup comes up. Im hoping to roll out retreat dates and locations by the end of January, so stay tuned!!!
JUMP IN WITH US FEBRUARY 1st to 26 days of STAY IN THE STORY: Do you know anyone struggling in life as they are still ‘waiting’ on a number of things to happen and could just use some more BELIEF AND JOY? If you haven’t gone through my Stay in the Story devotional, or want to again as a refresh, Im inviting you to dive in with us starting FEB 1st for a month that will be encouraging in so many ways. I also want to encourage you to invite a friend you know may need the encouragement too. Invite them to join us! 1. INVITE A FRIEND 2. JOIN OUR FACEBOOK COMMUNITY — we’d LOVE to have you! It all starts FEB 1st!! 3. Purchase your copy of STAY IN THE STORY via paperback on Amazon here! Or go through the plan on YOUVERSION here. *Its free so there’s no financial excuse to limit people from jumping in.
As a listener and friend of The Places between, I am so soooo grateful for you! Every time I say thanks for joining us, I mean it. I pray for you almost daily and Im so encouraged and completely thrilled with the stories and testimonies I’ve heard from people tuning in! From personal revival to complete perspective shifts and mindsets altered, I am truly honored and humbled to host weekly conversations for you to listen to.
SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW: Where I could use your help is: 1) If there is a guest you would like us to host on the show and they have a testimony worth sharing with the world, please connect us!! You can contact us on ThePLacesBetween.com or email us at theplacesbetween.info@gmail.com. 2) The more we grow the more people we can reach with a message of hope for this generation today!! Will you share this podcast with a friend and encourage them to subscribe today? The reviews you leave (not just ratings) will help us show up on more people’s radars and more listening ears will truly get to experience The Places Between and lord willing, learn to THRIVE in the places between too! Leave a review on Apple Music here. You have to launch the podcast player on web or phone and scroll to the bottom of your podcast feed and enter a 5 start review & rating today. Send us a screenshot of your review to theplacesbetween.info@gmail.com on JAN 13th and we’ll send you a Starbucks as a thank you! :)
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Today I have the honor of introducing you to a sweet friend of mine doing HUGE things to bring so many people freedom and we talk about it on today’s show. As you dive in to learn more of Allison’s story, see where you find yourself in your own journey to pursue the passions God’s placed on your heart. There may be a thing or two that jumps out as you tune in today.
Allison Meier Madrigal was born and raised in the cornfields of Nebraska by a loving family that had deep roots in the Lutheran church. She never had to walk through life without knowing who Jesus was, but she would eventually learn there was so much more to her faith, then just attending church. She graduated from the University of Nebraska in 2002 with a degree in Marketing and received her MBA from the University of Houston in 2009. After moving to Houston in 2002 she spent over ten years in corporate America before answering a clarion call to resign and follow God’s plan for her life. Embarking on this new journey, she was led to create and launch a first-of-its-kind In Vitro Fertilization insurance product that financially reimburses those for whom IVF does not result in live birth. However, there was more, she was to take fifty percent of profits to fund organizations fighting the evil darkness of sex trafficking. Little did she know, she would become the Founder and President of a national anti-trafficking organization, Rescue America. Rescue America through their 24/7 rescue hotline, has responded to over 2,000 hotline calls and rescued over 600 victims of sex trafficking. She credits her work to her Savior and Lord, Jesus Christ, who has directed and empowered her every step of the way. More about RESCUE AMERICA: www.RescueAmerica.ngo / 24/7 Hotline: 713-322-8000 Allison Madrigal - When God Writes Your Story I AM STATEMENTS - *Also read Ephesians 1 & 2. ● I am a child of God. (Galatians 3:26) ● I am a masterpiece. (Ephesians 2:10) ● I am chosen. (Ephesians 1:4) ● I am a child of God. (John 1:12-13) ● I am loved. (John 3:16) ● I am free. (John 8:32) ● I am healed. (1 Peter 2:24) ● I am unashamed. (Romans 8:1) ● I am strong. (1 John 2:14) ● I am fearless. (Isaiah 43:5) ● I am secure. (John 10:28-29) ● I am a new creation. (2 Corinthians 5:17) ● I am mighty in His power. (Ephesians 6:10) ● The joy of the Lord is my strength. (Nehemiah 8:10) ● I will fight the good fight for what matters most. (2 Timothy 4:7) ● I have authority over the enemy. (Luke 10:19) ● I can resist the enemy. (James 4:7) ● I can endure all things though Christ. (Philippians 4:13) ● I have the mind of Christ. (1 Corinthians 2:16) ● I have eternal life, which is knowing God. (John 17:3) ● I overcome the world. (John 16:33) ● Greater is He that lives in me. (1 John 4:4) ● God meets my needs. (Philippians 4:19) ● I have access to my heavenly Father. (Ephesians 2:18)
So I hope you’ll pull up a chair, grab a cup of coffee and dive in with us to the Places Between. .. Allison! I'm so thrilled to be chatting with you today. . . Thank you for joining us! Follow us and dive in on Instagram at @The_Places_Between here. If you do, let us know you're tuning in! Let us know what you think: rate/subscribe & SHARE this episode! When you tag us on social, or review our podcast, send us a screenshot and we'll buy you coffee as a thanks! We hope this episode blesses you. For more info including upcoming retreats visit ThePlacesBetween.com
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“I believe that I shall look upon the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living! Wait for the Lord; be strong, & let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord!” Psalms 27:13-14
I want you to start the year off with great expectations for so many hopes and dreams to come to life!
Its my deepest desire that as you show up and choose to believe God for WHO he is, that his promises are real and true and available, that you will truly thrive! IT won’t be a year void of problems, as they do come, but it would be a year that you experience His fullness of promises fulfilled!
What are you hoping for the year ahead? My encouragement to you is to take time to reflect on the last 12 months. As my pastor said this last weekend, maybe take time to confront the difficult seasons of your year? BUT don’t get stuck there. . . Once you look at some of the difficult things, Write out the great things! Having a thankful heart postures us for what’s ahead! If you choose to write down some BIG Dreams and little dreams for next year take time once you’re done to PRAISE GOD for his faithfulness.
Thank God for answers he set into motion even before you even asked. Then lets choose to HOPE beyond ALL expectations that this CAN and this might just be your BEST YEAR YET! The YEAR you get to see God’s hand in so many places of your life! The year you learn to thrive in those places and spaces between.
I’m hoping with you friend for it being the year you see GOD show up in immeasurable ways!
May your rescue be found in knowing your every step is known and He has a plan so good you would not believe it if you were told. May you see His true redemption from everything the locusts stole, and experience His complete restoration of all you've been stripped of! May you be encouraged that you have a faithful Father who works behind the scenes to work all things together for good for those who love him and are called according to his purpose! He cares about every detail and if He can part waters, cause manna to fall from heaven, set a blaze to a bush, heal the blind with one touch, rescue the rejected with one word, and conquer death, hell and the grave to RISE again; He CAN show his hand in your story. Trusting God for what’s to come!
Thanks again for joining me and all of my incredible guests on the places between this year as we sought to encourage YOU in your daily walk with Jesus and in the places between . . We WISH YOU A HAPPY NEW YEAR and we look forward to what’s to come in 2022!! _____
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I have the honor of introducing you to an amazing, charismatic, JOY FILLED, Jesus lover and sweet friend to many today. There’s a good chance you may have heard her on a radio dial near you, which is why I was so thrilled to switch seats with this amazing girl for this week’s episode of the Places Between.
Born and raised in Fort Collins, Colorado. Her love of all things pink and girly stems from being the only girl out of 4 kids. While she planned on hosting her own TV show plans quickly changed when she got bit by the radio bug. Today you can currently find her on the afternoon show of Air1 Radio/Worship Now where she has been a DJ for 4 years. The first 7.5 of her 11.5 years with EMF she was one of the K-LOVE Radio DJs *which is where we first met back in 2010! EMF is Educational Media Foundation and they actually own K-LOVE & Air1 Radio and globally reach millions of listeners every week!
On weekends you can find Lauren hanging out with her husband, watching crime shows #GuiltyPleasure, eating flaming hot Cheetos, orrrr attempting to cook without setting off the smoke detector. She was an ABSOLUTE delight to talk with today, so dive in with us to the Places between!
Learn more about Air1 Radio & Lauren Lee at Air1.com ______________
RETREAT ANNOUNCEMENT/CONTEST: Waiting for that “BIG Breakthrough” that changes everything isn’t easy, but it can feel worth it! SHOWING UP and living life on purpose even in Those places between takes effort! But what do you do when you need fresh perspective? How do you encourage yourself to stay on the path of your own story and not just survive, but THRIVE? Well, my friends we are FINALLY Going to roll out 2022 RETREATS. While the giveaway contest is over we would still love to have you join us on The Places Between Retreats this year! Visit ThePlacesBetween.com and put your email address in the pop up so we can add you to our list -- You'll be the FIRST to know of our retreats coming up this year with the FIRST chance to reserve your spot! ***Our spaces once announced will be limited And as a treat for listening to this episode after January 1 2022... if you post a review on the podcast, then share and tag us @the_places_between we'll take 10% off your retreat registration! Just dont forget to TAG us @the_places_between on Instagram. Look ahead to 2022 WEEKEND LONG INTENSIVE RETREATS TO refuel your faith, prepare you for what’s ahead in life and reignite your hope that God CAN and GOD WILL do something mighty in your story! Come away with us for 3 days! Experience community. Enjoy Nature and Adventure. Meet new friends and deepen your faith while you discover more of what you’re made for!
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Brady Clayton is a creative and brilliant filmmaker that is truly genius in his craft. The way he tells a story through the lens is truly a beautiful gift, and something you cannot teach. He’s naturally and insanely gifted at what he does. Not only is he a filmmaker, but he happens to be married with a son and one on the way! When he’s NOT filmmaking he is getting into fun adventures with his beautiful wife and some of them include running Airbnb’s and lots of fun travel!
Not only is Brady one of the most genuine down to earth creatives I’ve worked with to this day, but his charismatic energy and thirst for life is contagious! I’m sure you will discover this yourself as you tune in this week to The Places Between.
Learn more about Brady and follow him on Instagram @bradysclayton. Get his course, Pocket Cinema, or even checkout the wonderful branding video he did for Wendy here too. You can find Brady & Quinn's beautiful AIRBnB properties in Texas here & here.
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___________________ DO YOU WANT ACCESS TO FREE VIDEOS? If you’ve done life for any longer than 20 years you probably know waiting and staying committed to the long game of faith without compromising is a very real challenge, especially when life and things you’ve longed for seem to be taking longer than expected. That breakthrough, that moment, that upgrade, even that thing you long to see God move in… and when it’s another delay it just gets discouraging! BUT we believe in a GOD who’s bigger than all our questions, who’s mightier than the “no’s & not yets” and even one who can turn it around!! “The LORD is good to those who wait for him, to the soul who seeks him.” Lamentations 3:25 encourages us to pour out our hearts to Him and keep seeking His face! He’s SO FAITHFUL FRIEND! He knows exactly where you are and what you’re longing to see answers to! What do you need today?!?
If you haven’t already tuned into STAY IN THE STORY, a FREE 25 day devotional on YouVersion, I’m inviting you to do so today, PLUS I want to offer you 25 videos that will compliment your daily reading should you choose to dive in. Over 3200 people have jumped in since November and I’m excited to learn you might too.
If you want access to these FREE Videos, here’s what you have to do! There's 2 options: 1. Review this podcast then take a screen shot and share it to your social media and tag me @the_places_between! 2. Send me an email with the screenshot of your REVIEW to theplacesbetween.info@gmail.com OR 1. Subscribe to Stay in the Story on YouVersion here! 2. Then send me a screenshot of your subscription to the plan (again that email is Theplacesbetween.info@gmail.com) As I was saying earlier, God knows exactly where you are and what you’re longing to see answers to! The season ahead could be the best surprise God has in store for you. As I often say “Trust His heart when you can’t trace His hand” If you need that daily encouragement along the way, I hope you will jump into these FREE resources.
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Jim Walters is the Executive Director of Servants of Christ International, Inc., a non-profit ministry supporting various projects around the world. Servants of Christ International (SOCI) exists to empower volunteers and faith-supported missionaries by providing administrative assistance for those who are called by God and sent by their supporters.
Originally from Austin, Texas, Jim was also an Air Force fighter pilot and instructor pilot in the 1970’s. He still loves to fly, after 5,600 hours in 50 kinds of planes to 500+ different airports.
He recently retired as Senior Pastor of Bear Valley Church in Lakewood, Colorado where he served for 21years. He and his wife Connie reside near Greeley, Colorado, where they have one son-in-law, two daughters, and three granddaughters.
We're so pleased to host Jim on an episode of the places between. It was such a thrill to tune into his incredible stories and hope you will laugh and cry along with us, too.
As mentioned in the episode, you can get your copy of When Faith Takes Flight the book Jim wrote, here. And learn more about SOCI as well at https://servantsofchristinternational.org/
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Do you believe God could do immeasurably more than you could ask or imagine in that area of your life you’re continuing to pray about, struggle with or even make peace with the unknown over?
As we prepare for the weeks ahead I simply wanted to leave you with some empowering and encouraging words and stories from guests in the week past and invite you to GET YOUR HOPES UP and start to posture yourself with hands open, ready to receive! I want to encourage you to BELIEVE for BIG things as you wait on Jesus to bring that breakthrough in your life! I also want to challenge you to make time to pray but also make time to listen! Give God an opportunity to show you HIS Goodness and tell you how much he loves you! (And if you haven’t tuned in to last week’s episode, here’s your reminder: its a REALLY COOL WAY to connect with God and I’ll bet if/once you do you will be SO ENCOURAGED and AMAZED at the process and words you hear)
SO. . . With that said, let’s dive into these incredible reminders about God’s goodness and what its like to fully do this life WITH HIM in the Places between. If God did it for them and brought these wonderful faces to amazing places in their lives and journeys, he can do it for you! Just remember to keep talking to Jesus in the process. He LONGS to jump into the journey with you and my friends are here to encourage you along the journey too.
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_____ Do you know about “STAY IN THE STORY”? A 25 day devotional made just for you!
Waiting for that “BIG Breakthrough” that changes everything isn’t easy, but it can feel worth it! Dive in with me to STAY IN THE STORY a 25 day devotional and be encouraged on your journey!
● If you’ve ever had a dream you just KNOW you can’t let go of ● You’ve waited this long already and you don’t want to give up yet but are struggling ● You’re getting weary and wondering if the wait is worth it! You’re contemplating moving on ● It just feels too hard to keep holding on to something that might not happen
If you’ve ever thought any of these thoughts, you’re not alone! Waiting for a dream(like marriage, like a child, an adoption, a raise, a career) to come to pass can feel like a burden when nothing is happening, but DON’T GIVE UP! This devotional is for you, and I'm just praying you’ll be encouraged starting day 1, so DIVE IN TODAY! VISIT THEPLACESBETWEEN.COM >> Stay in the Story >> and get your copy today!
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She asked me to close my eyes and see if I could picture Jesus to which I thought was a little odd, but for the sake of going with the flow and because I was desperate to seek his guidance in my life at the time I followed her instructions. I closed my eyes. She let probably about a minute pass and asked what I saw. Keeping my eyes closed I told her I didn’t know if what I was seeing was right and she assured me there wasn’t any pressure or expectation to see a certain thing or image. So I pressed in a little deeper and asked Jesus where he was. Then two very strong impressions came to me… (TUNE IN FOR THE FULL STORY THIS WEEK AND A FUN EXERCISE TO TRY)
I believe with every ounce of my being Jesus is showing up in people’s dreams and quiet times. I also believe he has a lot more to say to us than we think and he is continuously pursuing our hearts. We just have to intentionally seek Him out, so today, I want to try something with you for Thanksgiving and for your walk with God. I’m excited to see how God encourages you this week so tune into the show for some practical and tangible ways to dive deeper with God and being in the present moment of THANKS….
If you happen to participate in today’s exercise, will you let me know? I just KNOW God cannot wait to meet with you and I’m excited for you so send me a DM or leave a comment of how your quiet time goes and if you had any epiphanies or neat moments!
_____ SUBSCRIBE, RATE & REVIEW The Places Between! As a listener supported Podcast 5 star reviews are GOLD to Us! SO if you rate & review any episode this week, take a screen shot of it, share it in your stories and TAG US @wj_blondie or @the_places_between on instagram. We’ll send you a Starbucks as a thank you just for doing so!!
_____ Do you know about “STAY IN THE STORY”? A 25 day devotional made just for you!
Waiting for that “BIG Breakthrough” that changes everything isn’t easy, but it can feel worth it! Dive in with me to STAY IN THE STORY a 25 day devotional and be encouraged on your journey!
● If you’ve ever had a dream you just KNOW you can’t let go of ● You’ve waited this long already and you don’t want to give up yet but are struggling ● You’re getting weary and wondering if the wait is worth it! You’re contemplating moving on ● It just feels too hard to keep holding on to something that might not happen
If you’ve ever thought any of these thoughts, you’re not alone! Waiting for a dream(like marriage, like a child, an adoption, a raise, a career) to come to pass can feel like a burden when nothing is happening, but DON’T GIVE UP! This devotional is for you, and I'm just praying you’ll be encouraged starting day 1, so DIVE IN TODAY! VISIT THEPLACESBETWEEN.COM >> Stay in the Story >> and get your copy today!
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This week we have a special guest joining us and I am thrilled to dive into her story a bit more. She’s an adventurer, born and raised in south Denver where she received her business degree from the University of Colorado. She currently resides in Kona, Hawaii. She has a love for family, Kingdom business, fitness, dance, her community of friends around the world and people, people, people!
Megan has worked in the US and overseas with for-profit and nonprofit organizations, alike. Her heartbeat is to ultimately see individuals walking in the freedom of who the Lord uniquely gifted them to be, and to know the Lord deeply in day-to-day life. You can find Megan’s book at Amazon or via her link on Instagram. Get your copy of FAITH IT FORWARD today and look her up on instagram at Faith it Forward Book. _____ STAY IN THE STORY - Waiting for that “BIG Breakthrough” that changes everything isn’t easy, but it can feel worth it! Dive in with me to STAY IN THE STORY a 25 day devotional and be encouraged on your journey! ● If you’ve ever had a dream you just KNOW you can’t let go of ● You’ve waited this long already and you don’t want to give up yet but are struggling ● You’re getting weary and wondering if the wait is worth it! You’re contemplating moving on ● It just feels too hard to keep holding on to something that might not happen If you’ve ever thought any of these thoughts, you’re not alone! Waiting for a dream(like marriage, like a child, an adoption, a raise, a career) to come to pass can feel like a burden when nothing is happening, but DON’T GIVE UP! This devotional is for you, and I'm just praying you’ll be encouraged starting day 1, so DIVE IN TODAY! VISIT THEPLACESBETWEEN.COM >> Stay in the Story >> and get your copy today! PAPERBACK here *OR via YOUVERSION BIBLE APP HERE __ LASTLY, SUBSCRIBE, RATE & REVIEW The Places Between! As a listener supported Podcast 5 star reviews are GOLD to Us! SO if you rate & review any episode this week, take a screen shot of it, share it in your stories and TAG US @wj_blondie or @the_places_between on instagram. We’ll send you a Starbucks as a thank you just for doing so!!
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With 8 Emmys Awards and 34 nominations, Jess Stainbrook is known for building successful media teams and championing significant visual storytelling. His clients include all the major networks from MTV to ESPN, the Discovery Channel, A&E and PBS. He has produced and directed major sports programming at events such as the Olympics, World Cup Skiing, Grand Prix/NASCAR racing, and the NFL where he broadcasts Faith, Family and Football programming live from each year’s Super Bowl location with FSPN. He happens to be the CEO of Faith & Sports Programming Network, (known as FSPN) which features encouraging sports interviews and stories that inspire people in their daily decisions to “be a light” and positive influence in this world through his many interviews.
As Executive Producer, Jess led all of the creative and business efforts for Seven Days in Utopia, featuring Academy Award winners Robert Duvall and Melissa Leo, which garnered Movieguide®’s “Teddy Award”. He was an exclusive advisor on The Bible program miniseries and Son of God movie by Mark Burnett (Survivor, The Apprentice, Shark Tank) and Roma Downey (Touched By An Angel) leading international marketing efforts.
Jess is sought out regularly for his “out of the box” thinking as well as expertise in developing movie/media projects from the ground up. He also serves Athletes in Action as their Director of Broadcast/Sports Media as well as recently jumped in with CCU as the Director of Digital Media teaching and mentoring students into creative disciplines through his apprentice-style instructional experiences. Jess is a contributing content provider and writer for Outreach Magazine and YouVersion’s The Bible App and just so happens to be the Executive Director for the Invisible Disabilities® Association with all his spare time.
Last but not least Jess and his wife, Keena, live in Colorado and have three daughters in college. They can most often be found extreme snow skiing, rock climbing, mountain biking or just power-walking with their two mini-Australian Shepherds, Rodeo and Alula.
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Esther Marie is passionate about helping people create a life of adventure while discovering their full potential. She is an author, founder of Fearless Co., an entrepreneur + surfer. You can catch Esther riding waves near her home in California or playing with her nieces + nephews. As Founder of Fearless Co., Esther talks about how they create resources for people to help them overcome fear! They have a couple of e-courses, devotionals that help people navigate different areas of life through adventures and more! In addition to Fearless Co, two books have been released to help equip individuals in life. Fearless Girl and Unhindered by Fear (2nd Edition) is broken into daily doses, or snapshots, through parables of facing our fears and how we can get past the lies we’ve been believing, how we outgrow them, and then how we conquer them. They even created an e-course all about facing your fears and achieving your dreams. As the conversation continues we dive into talking about the book that will be released this fall: SINGLE SHOULDN’T SUCK. As Esther says so wonderfully in an excerpt from her YouVersion reading plan: “Singleness is not a throw-away season. It's an epic-once-in-a-lifetime-live-your-best-freaking-life adventure. It's an incubator for self-discovery, self-love, and intentional community. It's aloneness with God and focused attention on building authentic faith.” And I couldn’t agree more! We also had a chance to talk about Esther’s experience with Missions Me, a powerful organization that produces exciting and impactful team missions experiences. They’re doing incredible things including recently wrapped 1DayLA featuring Justin Bieber, Chance the Rapper and more. And as we wrapped the conversation, we talked about the Faithfulness of God! If this is something you’re struggling to believe for you’ve GOT to listen to the very end. Esther articulates so beautifully the faithfulness of God and the journey He has us on, including just how truly good He is! Learn more about Esther, the journey she’s on and get her book coming out soon on Instagram at @Estess OR her website at EstherMarie.org. Last but not least, access her YouVersion devotional called Single Shouldn’t Suck until her book is released later this fall!
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Thrilled to have Eppic on The Places Between this week. Most of the world would know Eppic as a Rapper. He started his career in 2010 by posting various original songs and collaborations with other artists for his original songs and hasn’t looked back. Currently based in Nashville, Tennessee, Eppic spent many years in Colorado as well as Los Angeles, California. His recent releases include “Madison” and “3:30” along a long list of top songs: “Hide and Seek” “Never Cease to Amaze Me” with @jacquelynwalters, “By No Means” with @lindseystirling and more…
As a friend with utmost admiration for his talent and craft, I’ve gotten to see words on a page come to life as Eppic has addressed some difficult subjects of life in the most brilliant and creative of ways.
From subjects of fame and culture to the more difficult topics of depression, human trafficking, abuse and more; much of Eppic’s music has a unique way of drawing the listener in and challenging them to shift their mindset, see things from a new lens or event take action in being part of the difference. If you haven’t looked him up before, you can easily find him on Instagram at @eppicinvasion or Spotify ____________ If you’re looking for a way to plug into further community with The Places Between, consider dropping us an email or DM. We’d love to plug you into upcoming events and retreats we’ll be hosting. Dont forget to subscribe and if you like what you hear, share The Places Between so we can keep growing! We are listener supported too, so consider making a donation today!
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Today’s guest is passionate about Jesus, Nature Photography, Sports, Adventure and Community and it was an absolute thrill to host Krystal on The Places Between. Krystal is one of those friends who cheers people on from the get go. She is the friend to call when you need someone to believe for you, but she’s also the one who will remind you of God’s promises and the adventure he has for us ahead even if we aren’t looking for it. She’s just that awesome. Spending years in Denver working in sports ministry alongside Red Rocks Church and Activ8 Sports, she made the BIG move to Greenbay, Wisconsin where she started her own chapter of Activ8 and is working to build community right where she started in life (as a babe.) Well it’s no surprise she loves the Packers but dive it to learn more about following God through the adventures of the unknown, the transitions in life, and even setbacks regardless what they look like.
Her adventures can be found on instagram at Krystalkay Adventures where she has cultivated quite the beautiful collection of natures most epic visuals. Activ8 Greenbay is a community of purpose driven adult athletes and launching soon, so keep an eye/ear open if you’re in the Greenbay area!
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It’s an honor for me to introduce Ben Prangnell to you today as we dive into his story of thriving in the places between! He’s a husband, a father of twin boys, the Lead Pastor of Hope Chapel and the founder of, basketballMaui, now part of Vertical Sports Maui.
He’s one of the most humble servant leaders I’ve met and has a contagious love for Jesus. We talk about Waiting. We talk about Calling. We talk about purpose and pressing in.
I hope you will dive in with us on today’s episode of navigation the transitions of life.
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BasketballMAUI was established in 2009 as a non-profit dedicated to the character and basketball fundamentals development of the young people of Maui through the game of basketball. Due to its success, it has expanded to what is now Vertical Sports Maui where the same framework is used for many different sports. Learn more here.
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It was a conversation that changed his life that set him on the trajectory for where he finds himself today. On today’s show we rewind to hear a bit about Josh Duinker’s childhood, collegiate and International Professional Career as a Basketball player.
Born and raised in Sydney, Australia, Josh moved to the States for his collegiate career playing basketball and making it to the sweet 16 with the University of Richmond. His career highlights allowed him to play basketball from 2012 - 2019 internationally until he hung up his jersey and transitioned to Maui as the executive Director of Vertical Sports Maui, formerly known as Basketball Maui.
On today’s podcast we talk not only about the transition of a professional basketball career to sports ministry as Vertical Sports Maui’s Executive Director, but a little more behind his “WHY” and the belief that everyone has been designed on purpose and for a purpose.
Managing nine moves before getting to Hawaii, Professional sports internationally can have its perks and its challenges, but his wife was there through it all. Dive into all things “transition” with us on this week’s Places Between as we get to hear from Josh Duinker.
Learn more about Vertical Sports Maui at VerticalSportsMaui.com or on instagram @VerticalsportsMaui.
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It was such a treat to host Krista DeYoung on The Places Between, as she truly is a solid woman with an amazing heart for young women and reaching people with a message of value, worth, purpose and more (which is near and dear to my heart, cause well, y’all, Life is HARD to navigate, especially when we don’t know who we are!
Well I can say Krista is one amazing gal who is definitely changing the world, so dive in with us to today’s episode with my very good friend and sister from a different mister Krista!!! We talk about life’s challenges as a female. We also talk about prayer and the importance of community. We even talk a bit about truth and posturing ourselves to seek wisdom. I cannot wait for you to dive in with us, knowing we haven’t figured it all out yet, but it truly is all about the journey! Whether you’re a teen, in college, a young adult or a mom, you can learn more about Krista DeYoung and Girl Above online at Girlabove.com. Don’t forget to visit her on Instagram @GirlAbove
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Greg Stier - Equipping the Next Generation // We have a treat for you today. Today, we get to hear from Greg Stier, founder of Dare 2 Share a nationwide youth ministry that helps youth leaders empower students to reach their world! Greg is a Husband, a father of 2, an evangelist as well as pastor and friend! His life is full of incredible stories and he’s one heck of a storyteller who happens to be hilarious too!
We talk about the tragedy that spurred full time youth conferences on to transform a generation as well as our personal callings to really be the hands and feet of Jesus. He’s truly one of the funniest preachers I know. I will never forget the way my twenties were shaped getting to work with Dare 2 Share doing PR and I can without a doubt say I am who I am today because of my time on the road touring with this ministry. . .
He has a passion for everyone he encounters to know the Lord. His love for the word is unparalleled and he continues to sharpen and change a generation of youth culture today. I’m so so excited to dive in with Greg today so I hope you’ll Pull up a chair, grab a cup of coffee and dive in with us to "The Places between".
Learn more about Dare2Share.org, Greg Stier and even checkout his new book The Unlikely Fighter. You can also visit them on Instagram at Dare2Share or GregStier.
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Today we get to hear from an incredible woman and dear friend of mine who I’ve had the great privilege of seeing transition in life over the years. She’s managed to thrive in transition as she’s embraced life and all that it has to offer through some pretty major events: from College into adulthood, Denver to Charlotte, even getting to see her step into her calling has been absolutely beautiful and I cannot wait for you to meet and hear a bit more of Esther’s story today.
We chat a bit about life, the season she just stepped into and the celebration there, but also navigating the other seasons of life where she perhaps didn’t know where God was taking her. Dive in as Esther shares some incredible wisdom with listeners that might be in there own transition and get to know a bit more of Esthers story as Pastor, as friend, as a daughter of the King of Kings. It’s sure to be a treat for your ears today.
So without further adieu. . . Pull up a chair, grab a cup of coffee and dive in with us to "The Places between". You can find Esther and follow her journey, along with Elevation Church on Instagram.
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I’ve had moments where I’ve listened back to some of the incredible conversations of the last two months and I can’t help but want to share them again with you. The Places Between really is a community that exists to help people learn to THRIVE in transitions. You know the places between.
We all can relate to transitioning in life. Sometimes it’s for new work. Sometimes its within relationships or even WHERE we actually physically find ourselves… But when we don’t believe the promises of God are real for us and relevant to where we are today, it can become SUPER hard to keep going and stay in our stories. Last week I talked about limiting beliefs. I think that’s the first step to “THRIVING in TRANSITIONS”. Just because certain things or expectations of ours aren’t happening, doesn’t mean God doesn’t love you. . . A lot of times he really desires to be in relationship with us. And like my friend Nirup said earlier this season if God were to show us what he was calling us into or where he was taking us, perhaps we’d be so freaked out that we wouldn’t do it, or wouldn’t believe that’s where God wanted to take us. SO for today, I simply wanted to leave some reminders for you from friends along the journey who’ve also gotten to dance through life with Jesus at the center. Figuring out the next steps in life can be hard - AT ANY AGE - But rest assured We serve a loving Father who wants us to get to where we’re supposed to get even MORE than we want to get there. . . So as you dive into more practical advice on identifying your calling and where you’re going NEXT, take time to enjoy the journey…. Here’s some highlights from the first season.
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Limiting Beliefs // Have you ever stopped to think about prayer and what it means to you?
Do you pray when you really need help? Do you pray when things are going well or only when you are going through it? Do you pray because you like to converse with God or perhaps you pray out of obligation. . . .
Today I want to dive into some thoughts on prayer and limiting beliefs as we continue to gather and put our thoughts out, Im hoping you’ll take minute to slow down, perhaps even write some things down and then come back and see what kind of takeaways and conclusions you have as a result. Are you ready?! Ok so dive in with me! Learn more and dive into community with us at The Places Between on Instagram or ThePlacesBetween.com
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Nirup Alphonse - "Just be Honest" // He’s a pastor, one of the best communicators I know, a dad of 3 with a 4th on the way, and Founding Pastor of LIFEGATE Church in Denver, Colorado! it’s was an absolute honor to host my friend Nirup Alphonse, for a conversation around new beginnings, transitions, embracing and following the call God put on his life; and all the stories between! Including some miraculous moments for LIFEGATE Church, insights into Prayer as a foundation and some incredibly practical advice from the wisdom of Mr Alphonse (Nirup’s dad) about chasing your calling & what’s the one thing you were made to do!?! If there’s anything I can say about my conversation with Nirup, it’s evident that God’s faithfulness and hand is over LIFEGATE Church. I was super encouraged by our conversation and really believe that God’s got incredible plans ahead for you and I as we journey through life and the places between. Find LIFEGATE CHURCH here! Or Visit LIFEGATE on Instagram, here. Find Nirup on Instagram, here!
QUESTIONS for REFLECTION: As you might be in a season of transition or figuring out what it is you were made to do, try these steps: 1) Write down everything you want to do. 2) Write down a vision statement for your life. 3) Then, after you get the vision statement for your life, look back over the things you wrote down you want to do and ask yourself; "What’s the one thing you can do that’ll let you do everything you want to do?!?!" Is there a specific thing (not job) but thing you gravitate towards that you feel like you were MADE to do? 4) Take some time to pray into it today and thank God for the way he made you. He really is a good good father and longs to be included in the story of your life. He is so faithful, will you let him show you how faithful He is? 5) What about Nirup's story stood out most to you? Think about it and pray into the things that impacted you the most!
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Dive in to STAY IN THE STORY - 25 day devotional & Video series. Jump in today & get your Devo book FREE *all you pay is S&H!! Is all about staying in the story of our lives and what God’s called us to. Whether it’s regarding a future spouse, a career goal, or even something for our families - ALL of us can relate to the idea of waiting and what does it look like to wait well? Waiting well doesn’t have to be hard. Getting to do this in a community of people that encourages people to dive into life with one another as the “wait” continues is always worth it.
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Sharmane Medaris - The God Who Sees // On today’s show you’ll get to know Sharmane Medaris! Hospitality extraordinaire and realtor in the DC area. Sharmane is from Tampa, Florida but relocated to the DC area in her twenties where she met and married her husband, Chris. They share their foundation of faith, a love of running and also their 3 kids (under 4!). Often referred to as a power couple; Sharmane and her husband, Chris, also sell houses together and are quite the dynamic duo. In this episode you will hear several reoccurring themes: Sharmane's love of the beach, her resolve to be used by God and lead others to Him, as well as the God-ordained PERFECT timing in our lives and how God truly redeems every single moment that's been stolen by the enemy. He IS a God of redemption. It is an absolute honor and a privilege to host Sharmane for The Places Between. We hope you will glean from her wisdom, and learn a thing or two about the God Who Sees: El Roi. We can’t wait for Sharmane’s story, so grab a cup of coffee or your favorite summer refresher and dive in with us to The Places Between. Learn more about Sharmane here: www.soldbysharmane.com Follow her on Instagram here. Questions for reflection: Where have you seen God show up in your life in ways you never expected? Have you been able to look back on your life like Sharmane and see the fingerprints of God, where he was working things together for good, or ultimate redemption within your story? Do you feel like you're in transition? What about Sharmane's story encouraged you today? Have you lost a loved one? While losing a loved one is never easy, God does promise to be with us in the hardest places of our lives and days. How have you experienced his rescue within your own story? If you haven't yet, perhaps today is the day! Will you invite him in and let him into your story so you can experience healing in a whole new way? ___ Did you enjoy this podcast? Like, rate or review this podcast with Sharmane! THEN SHARE SHARE SHARE!! If you have comments or questions you want us to focus on in the future, send us a note!! You can find us on Instagram at @The_Places_between. Once again, thanks for joining us on The Places Between Get your 25 days to STAY IN THE STORY here! Is all about staying in the story of our lives and what God’s called us to. Whether it’s regarding a future spouse, a career goal, or even something for our families - ALL of us can relate to the idea of waiting and what does it look like to wait well? Waiting well doesn’t have to be hard. Getting to do this in a community of people that encourages people to dive into life with one another as the “wait” continues is always worth it.
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Chrysandra Brunson - If you knew you couldn't fail // Today's guest is Founder of The Calling, Chrysandra Brunson. She is helping people young and old live out their dreams by identifying their calling. World changer and go getter, this girl has tenaciously pursued her own calling against all odds. We're excited for you to tune into today's episode as we learn from Chrysandra not only who she is and what the world gets to see, but learn about this God given dream of hers to help others realize their callings, themselves. She talks about her very first event at 17 and even goes on further to talk about her call to help the nation of HAITI and some incredible God moment's there. Tune in today! We're excited for you to activate the dreamer within you as you think about your own journey through life and asking yourself "What would you do if you knew you couldn't fail?" Get your Dream Kit today, from the Calling's website here. Find The Calling Nonprofit & Chrysandra on Instagram!
Questions for reflection:
What would YOU do if you knew you couldn't fail? Have you thought about what you're called to? If your greatest passions collided with your greatest upset (ie. what's wrong with the world) and you added your skills and talents to the mix, what would you be doing? Where have you felt permission to dream? Go back to that "place" and try to recall some of God's original dreams for your life.
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David Smith - Purpose and Significance in the Journey // Today's guest is one we're excited to introduce you to: David Smith. A true worshipper at heart. As a husband and father of three, David spends a lot of his time just being "dad" but can usually be found pouring into The Bluejay House, a worship movement based out of Lubbock Texas. Coming from quite the background of experiences, David spent his childhood years in the Northwest and Denver, Colorado. It was here where he came to experience the transforming love and presence of Jesus after a radical encounter with him at 180, the Denver men's chapter of Teen Challenge. Spending most of his twenties in Denver, as a newlywed, David and his wife Breezy made the venture up to Redding, California for a few years at Bethel's School of Supernatural Ministry and continued to grow their family and creative businesses. Fast forward to today, you can find the Smith's plugged into life, family and The Bluejay House in Texas. In today's episode you'll get to hear some incredible stories of pursuit, redemption, and rescue as David dives into his story. We're so excited to take you on a journey as you listen in. Discover what it's like to be pursued by God, set free from anxiety and depression, and destined with purpose and significance! We hope you enjoy. LINKS: The Bluejay House is a movement of believers in Lubbock, Texas carrying a heart for ministering to Jesus and cultivating His presence through worship. Visit them on Instagram at: thebluejayhouse. You can also find David and follow his journey on Instagram here.
Questions for reflection: 1. Have you experience the radical rescue of Jesus, similar to David? Do you remember what it was like? Take some time to reflect and share with someone close to you. 2. If you haven't experienced the rescue David talks about, perhaps today is a great day to ask God for a fresh encounter? 3. What about David's story caused you to think about your own journey? 4. Did his passion for encountering God encourage you to get clarity on your own journey? 5. Consider spending some time reflecting on today's episode. Ask God what he's doing in your own life for confirmation and how you can be part of experiencing purpose and significance IN your own journey too. ______ Did you enjoy this podcast? Like, rate or review this podcast with David! Also consider SHARING this episode with a friend YOU think could benefit from today’s conversation. If you have comments or questions you want us to focus on in the future, send us a note!! You can find us on Instagram at @The_Places_between. Once again, thanks for joining us on The Places Between
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Michelle Spadafora - God’s in the Details // One of the things I love about Michelle is how REAL she is! It was such a delight to host her for a conversation on all things faith, fitness and food! We got to dive into her journey from party days to faith filled days and all the humor and realness between. Today I want to dive into a conversation with Michelle as she shares more about Faithful Workouts, the incredible work God has called her into and how we can trust God more in the journey we’re on too; and just how exciting it can be!! She's is truly a mentor to me on so many levels and such a joy to watch and do life with and it’s been awesome to get a front row view of her life and ministry, but you can too, so listen in to The Places Between on iTunes, Spotify, AnchorFm, Google Podcasts and more. You can find Michelle and Faithful Workouts, get to participate in her workouts or community and free fitness platform, Faithful Workouts, at Faithfulworkouts.com Or look her up on Instagram @Faithfulworkouts! ______ Did you enjoy this podcast? Like, rate or review this podcast with David! Also consider SHARING this episode with a friend YOU think could benefit from today’s conversation. If you have comments or questions you want us to focus on in the future, send us a note!! You can find us on Instagram at @The_Places_between. Once again, thanks for joining us on The Places Between STAY IN THE STORY 25 day Devotional Is all about staying in the story of our lives and what God’s called us to. Whether it’s regarding a future spouse, a career goal, or even something for our families - ALL of us can relate to the idea of waiting and what does it look like to wait well? Waiting well doesn’t have to be hard. Getting to do this in a community of people that encourages people to dive into life with one another as the “wait” continues is always worth it.
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John DeYoung - Living For a Greater Purpose //
Today we get to hear from a good friend and colleague of mine. With his wealth of experience in film and marketing, he also has a passion for using business as missions and is literally saving lives and impacting thousands of lives globally. His work in India is breaking the cycle of poverty in the slums of Kolkata, as well as bringing clean water access around the world with his company, Vivoblu. I personally know John through our many events fighting trafficking through SHIFT, an Anti-Trafficking organization that aims at empowering to prevent trafficking through awareness and conferences and our creative work together to bring stories to life through film. His heart for the poor and marginalized is evident in daily conversations and his desire for everyone to encounter an authentic relationship with God has had me undone at points of our friendship. Lastly, being just a few years into marriage, to an awesome friend of mine too, Krista; John & Krista just recently welcomed a new addition into their family and we’re excited for the journey they’re on together as a new family.
You can find John and follow his many adventures changing the world at Vivobluwater, Momentum Global or SHIFTfreedomnow on Instagram.
Questions for takeaway: 1. Are you an entrepreneur or one at heart? What have you always wanted to do and what if you thought of your glass ceiling as being self-imposed? Could it be your only limit is you? 2. How have you seen God recklessly pursue you within your own rebellion? What does it look like to fully trust God with everything and walk in what he has for you? 3. Do you have a heart for other countries or people groups? What has God taught you along the way about having fun while not taking yourself too seriously? _______ Did you enjoy this podcast? Like, rate or review this podcast with John! Also consider SHARING this episode with a friend YOU think could benefit from today’s conversation. If you have comments or questions you want us to focus on in the future, send us a note. Find us on Instagram at @The_Places_between. And thanks for joining us on The Places Between.
STAY IN THE STORY 25 day Devotional Is all about staying in the story of our lives and what God’s called us to. Whether it’s regarding a future spouse, a career goal, or even something for our families - ALL of us can relate to the idea of waiting and what does it look like to wait well? When we can be intentional in the wait and when we can draw close to God, he’ll draw near to us. When we engage HIM in conversation he can actually take us along the journey. Waiting well doesn’t have to be hard. Getting to do this in a community of people that encourages people to dive into life with one another as the “wait” continues is always worth it.
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Chad Bruegman - Effortless Intimacy Along The Journey // Today I have the privilege and honor of introducing you to a friend and Pastor of mine, Chad Bruegman. In our time together you will hear him talk about the incredible relationship he has with his parents, his awesome family he describes as “organized chaos with a lot of grace” (including some of the parenting lessons he’s learned along the way), his career as a pastor of over 20 years and what many of you may know him from in the 14.5 years of being at Red Rocks Church to preach the Gospel and help people in their faith journeys. As Chad describes it, it was “14.5 of the best years of my life”. It was especially neat to hear him brag on his beautiful wife, Rachel, saying “she let me go on an adventure that I felt deeply in my heart I was supposed to go on” and how the 2nd half of life he hopes to do the same for her. As Chad talks about the perks of growing older, he gets excited to share about his marriage and what it looks like to partner together, do life together, honor each other and how much mercy and grace are available 17 years into marriage versus day one. Chad also drops some incredible insights and wisdom to life as he talks about walking in a disposition of cheer (aka Joy) amongst difficulty, mystery and unanswered questions. He even shares a bit about his key to “staying in the story” and his own journey. Well it wouldn’t be a conversation of learning to thrive in transition if there wasn’t some laughter and lessons talked about from this journey we call life, so dive in and enjoy this conversation with Chad on the “The Places Between”. FIND CHAD on Instagram here. TOPICS COVERED: Identity Parenting Marriage Tips on Marriage Ministry Staying committed to Ministry for the Long Haul 2nd half of life Living JOY filled Laughter helps Some takeaways for reflection:
What part of Chad’s story caused you to think a little deeper about your own journey? How so?
Where are you at in life and your relationship with God? Would you say You can walk in a disposition of good cheer despite difficulties, mystery and unanswered questions?
Are you in the 2nd half of life or pursuing a new adventure you feel brand new to? Your best option is to come back your first love, where your faith felt effortless and ask God to meet you there. He promises to every time.
________________________ STAY IN THE STORY 25 day Devotional Is all about staying in the story of our lives and what God’s called us to. Whether it’s regarding a future spouse, a career goal, or even something for our families - ALL of us can relate to the idea of waiting and what does it look like to wait well? As opposed to sitting back in Lala world letting life pass us by. When we can be intentional in the wait and when we can draw close to God, he’ll draw near to us. When we engage HIM in conversation he can actually take us along the journey. Waiting well doesn’t have to be hard. Getting to do this in a community of people that encourages people to dive into life with one another as we“wait”. Like, rate or review this podcast with Chad! Also consider SHARING this episode with a friend YOU think could benefit from today’s conversation. If you have comments or questions you want us to focus on in the future, send us a note. Find us on Instagram at @The_Places_between. And thanks for joining us on The Places Between.
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Brandon Heidemann / Fighting for a Bigger Purpose! Today I’m so excited to introduce you to my good friend Brandon, the Founder of ROYAL. He comes from a background of pro motocross racing but followed God’s invitation to dive into action sports ministry in 2002, and started ROYAL in 2005. God’s been writing a story through Brandon’s life, like he does for all of us, and one of the strongest themes and takeaways of today’s episode is all about discovering the story God is writing in our own lives, and how he longs to be a part of our journey too. Hear some of the wild “God stories” Brandon’s gotten to experience and also heart-wrenching tragedies of Brandon’s life but the redemption of them all as you get to know Brandon more! I hope you will walk away with a renewed sense of excitement for your OWN story and the story God is writing in your life today so grab a coffee OR a redbull and dive in with us to "The Places between". MORE ABOUT CAMP ROYAL: WeAreRoyal.com CAMP ROYAL SUMMERCAMPS: Day & Overnight with 2021 dates available THE ROYAL MISSION: To make sure this young generation understands their value in God’s eyes and to empower them to live as ROYALTY. Follow ROYAL on Instagram here. TOPICS COVERED: Identity / Racing Motocross Loss and Peace Pastor and True Identity Miraculous Provision Action Sports as a way to reach our youth
Some takeaways for reflection:
One of the quotes that stood out to us was the overriding affirmation of TRUST Brandon had in God and the peace that God offered with every decision to trust God in the losses and the unknowns of life. “If you trust me I promise I’m going to take care of this pain” -- Can you say that you trust God like this? If not, what is holding you back from fully trusting a loving God to take care of you?
Imagine that God is all that you need. How can you enjoy life to the full knowing He is the provider, the peacekeeper, the sovereign God who will take care of you?
What dreams have you held onto for years? Are you holding onto them loosely enough that God can shape the outcome? Or do you struggle with letting the results go?
What does it look like to trust your dreams into God’s hands, knowing he is sovereign and has far more than you could ask or imagine planned for you?
God does not cause the pain or the tragedies in our lives, but he does care about us in the middle of these moments! This is an overriding theme of Brandon’s story. How have you seen God comfort you in the midst of some of your hardest moments? If you are in the middle of a place where you need to know God’s love, ask him for his comfort today. We hope you can encounter the love of the Father that we know and experience daily.
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The Places Between Season 1: Episode 2 Wendy J Henkelman and Susannah Eldridge SHOW HIGHLIGHTS - In this episode you’ll be hearing from Wendy Henkelman and CoHost Susannah Eldridge as they dive into a bit more of Susannah’s story this week. Get to know more of Susannah’s story, her journey and trials but also amazing redemption. With a background in the entertainment industry from New York to LA, as an actress, Susannah is now a stay at home mom with the desire to impact people to live fully for Jesus. She’s a writer, a producer, an incredibly talented interior designer and home renovator. Dive in as Susannah talks about her life story, who she is as a mom, actress, producer, even free-spirited little girl. Hear what she has to say about living through years of depression, the struggles she felt as she chased after her calling of acting and what she was naturally wired to do, as well as the redemptive moment that everything broke and Susannah experienced freedom. Believing God was powerful enough to change her circumstances no matter how dark they are; Susannah is living proof of the specificity of God in our stories. 2:15 WHO SUSANNAH IS 5:30 GROWING UP IN A SINGLE PARENT HOME 7:00 BEING CALLED TO ACTING 11:10 A LIFE IN LA ACTING 14:00 WRITING HOPE FILLED THINGS 15:05 GOD & DEPRESSION & LIFE-CHANGE 18:30 REDEMPTIVE MOMENTS 21:30 MOVING FORWARD AGAINST ALL ODDS 23:30 MARRIED & REDEEMED Lastly, we prepared some takeaway questions for you to reflect on today’s podcast. Set aside a few minutes to journal through these questions. We hope they help spur you towards more! TAKEAWAY QUESTIONS -
Can you relate to any moments in Susannah’s story? What about it hit you the most?
Have you experienced a life-changing event, similar to Susannah that forever changed your life?
If you are in a trial right now, do you believe God is powerful enough to change your circumstances no matter how dark they become?
Have you ever had people pray over you? If not, would you seek it out today?
What specific moments do you have with God? Where have you seen his faithfulness and where is it hard to let God in? Remember God is just as near in the brokenness as well as the hope filled moments.
What dream continues to linger as you listen to the end of this podcast? Do you have a dream you can partner with God on today?
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SHOW HIGHLIGHTS - In this episode you’ll be hearing from CoHost Susannah Eldridge and Wendy J. Henkelman as they dive into a bit more of Wendy’s story. Sharing some of the highs and lows of her life where she learned life is not always about having it figured out, but it really is about the journey. Let’s dive in. :55 LIFE STORY 1:30 IDENTITY 6:00 ADVENTURES 9:15 LIES 13:10 - RELATIONSHIPS 16:30 DIFFERENT CAREER PATHS 18:00 MUCH BIGGER THAN ME / THINKING LONG TERM STAY IN THE STORY Is all about staying in the story of our lives and what God’s called us to. Whether it’s regarding a future spouse, a career goal, or even something for our families - ALL of us can relate to the idea of waiting and what does it look like to wait well? As opposed to sitting back eating bon bons just letting life pass. When we can be intentional in the wait and when we can draw close to God, he’ll draw near to us. When we engage HIM in conversation he can actually take us along the journey. Waiting well doesn’t have to be hard. Getting to do this in a community of people that encourages people to dive into life with one another as the “wait” continues is always worth it. Lastly, we prepared some takeaway questions for you to reflect on today’s podcast. Set aside a few minutes to journal through these questions. We hope they help spur you towards more! TAKEAWAY QUESTIONS -
Good or bad, what is the narrative you grew up with versus what you have now about who you are?
Have you had any lifelong goals or dreams since an early age that you’ve gotten to check off? If not, why? If yes, what did you learn from them?
Are there any lies in your own life you’re struggling with because you are believing them? Why not make today a day you start to identify the lies and then remind yourself of the freedom JESUS has brought so that you can tell yourself the TRUTH about who you are?
How can you be the best version of yourself today? Look at all areas of your life - Relationships? Health? Fitness? Financially? Career? On a scale of 1-10 how satisfied are you with these areas and what would it look like if you asked God to help you in the journey of that place, today?
Do you ever think long term? Do you find yourself thinking about who or how you want to impact others? What could be one thing you set your eyes on today, that helps you live today with a little more purpose?
What would YOU say is the key to staying in the story of your life?
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EXPLORE WHAT IT’S LIKE TO TRANSITION WELL ON A PODCAST ALL ABOUT TRANSITIONS I fully believe the Places Between, aka “the journey of transitions” throughout life don’t have to paralyze us from embracing or being prepared for what’s next! And if Im right, most of us really want to be better versions of ourselves. This community I find myself surrounded by WANTS to love people and God with every ounce. We also want to enjoy the process of the journey and not get so focused on “the destinations” of life that we don’t fully show up for what God may have for us today. When we embrace a life of transitions, knowing we have yet to “arrive”, we can enjoy the journey and take a friend along too. We can experience more peace and hope. We can navigate transitions with confidence.
I want to invite you into a safe space of conversation where we could explore questions of life, transition, embracing all that life has to offer even in those spaces and the places that we haven’t arrived yet! Every week we will dive into new conversations with friends of different journeys, different careers, life and cultural experiences. Some well known friends, some not so well known. Experts in specific areas like health and fitness or action sports or fighting trafficking while others have managed to transition well before us, and we want to glean from their wisdom. I WANT to learn from them. I want to learn how to navigate and do life to the best of my ability in my Faith, my relationships, my fitness and health, and my journey. My guess is, you do too! So, while we can all agree we haven’t fully "arrived" yet, we definitely want to give it our ALL because we've only got one life to live. So here we go! Let’s decide to: EMBRACE one another as we learn how to navigate this thing called life! Let’s EMBRACE a life of FAITH & TRUST! Let’s EMBRACE where ADVENTURES & TRAVELS can take us! Let’s EMBRACE our journey of full HEALTH! & Let’s EMBRACE the PLACES BETWEEN! ____ For more information and resources, including upcoming retreats, opportunities for community and more, you can find us at ThePlacesBetween.com or on Instagram here. Anywhere you can download podcasts you can find us on iTunes, Spotify and more @ThePlacesBetween *Make sure to like and subscribe. If you leave a 5star review or share an episode that spoke to you, I would be THRILLED!!
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