This week we’re excited to welcome our friend Alli Worthington back to the show to chat about her lastest book, Standing Strong.   Alli is a best selling author, speaker, and host of The Alli Worthington Show. Make sure to check out Ep. 19 where we unpack more of Alli's story and journey to becoming an author.

In today's episode Alli shares how to push past the fears that keep us from doing what God’s called us to, how to clearly discern God’s guidance in our lives, and how to take action and build confidence as we move forward.

Guys, we hope this conversation will bless you as much as it did us! Listen in!

*Four more courage building, make sure to check out Alli's newest book, Standing Strong, available TODAY!

Links Mentioned:

Ep. 19: Alli Worthington | Fierce Faith

Alli's Book: Standing Strong

Alli's Instagram

Alli's Website

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Casey Darnell, Moments

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WELCOME BACK FRIENDS! It feels so good to be jumping into a brand new season with YOU!

Thank you so much for joining us!

To give SEASON 4 a proper kick off, we’ve invited our good friend & powerhouse, Lisa Bevere to join us again today and we cannot wait to let you in on this powerful conversation!

Lisa is a New York Times bestselling author, co founder of Messenger International with her husband John, mom of four boys, and a spiritual mom to countless women across the country, which is what we’re taking about with her today. Lisa is known for her ability and passion to come along side and fiercely fight FOR and not against other women. Lisa unpacks for us today, the importance of having and becoming a Spiritual mom or dad to those around us.

According to Lisa, we all need an older, wiser friend we can go to and learn from, a strong soul who will partner with us through life. We all need one! Lisa will show us how to transform what we have into what God wants us to have, push forward during seasons of doubt, and speak truth about God's larger, expansive view of our life.

For more from Lisa on this incredible practice, make sure to pick up a copy of her newest book, Godmothers. It’s incredible!

Guys, we hope this conversation will bless you as much as it did us! Many amazing episodes and fun updates to come!

Listen in!

QUOTABLE QUOTES:

“Our large lives require intimate connections.”

“A mentor wants to replicate themselves, but a spiritual parent wants more for their child than they ever had for themselves.”

“God’s not trying to trick you, He’s a good leader, you can trust and follow Him.”

“A mother gets in the mess with you and is willing to walk you through it.”

“How you handle this messy season right now is gonna position you for a glorious next season.”

“A spiritual parent is not just by your side, but on your side.”

“Focus gives us direction and redirects our energy.”

“You are the gatekeeper of your life. You have the right to focus on the right things.”

“We don’t have to know everything, we just have to know SOME thing, that will breathe life into someone.”

“Do not take advice from someone unless you want to go where they are.”

“Open up your life and begin to pour out.”

Connect with Lisa:

Lisa's Book: Godmothers 

Lisa's Instagram

Lisa's Facebook

Lisa's Website

Music featured in this episode:
Casey Darnell, Moments

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We saved one of the very best for last as we close out the season with the one and only, Katherine Wolf. After miraculously surviving a near-fatal brainstem stroke at the age 26, life for Katherine and Jay Wolf changed forever. There was no going back to normal after such a tragedy, yet Katherine and Jay learned that suffering is not the end, but rather the beginning of a brand new story.

Katherine shares with us her incredible story of finding joy in embracing the new normal God had prepared for her, how to rewrite the narrative of our own hard circumstances by turning our definitions of suffering into declarations of strength, and the importance of letting go of the myth that joy can only be found in a pain-free life.

This was without a doubt one of our very favorite conversations of the season. We were just blown away by her story and the joy and gratitude for life that she has found on the other side of tragedy. Keep your tissues handy!

Listen in!

Katherine's Book: Suffer Strong

Music featured in this episode:
Casey Darnell, Moments

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On today’s episode we’re chatting with Caitlyn Crosby, the founder of one of our favorite companies doing beautiful work in the world, The Giving Keys. If you’ve ever seen someone wearing a key around their neck, chances are it was a Giving Key, which means it was handmade by someone transitioning out of homelessness.

Caitlyn shares with us today the story of how she built this incredible company from a merch table at her singing gigs to a thriving business with a mission to end homelessness. The Giving Keys have been carried in over 1400 stores such as Nordstrom, Anthropologie, Magnolia and more. Caitlyn’s inspiring story is a great reminder of how with a little creativity, we can all be a force for good to those around us. Listen in!

Caitlyn's Book: You are the Key

Music featured in this episode:
Casey Darnell, Moments

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On today’s episode we’re chatting with the incredibly talented Morgan Harper Nichols!  Morgan is an artist and a poet whose work is inspired by real life stories she receives everyday through social media.  Her newest book, All Along You Were Blooming is a collection of Morgan's encouraging poetry and creativity on the printed page.

Morgan shares with us the highs and lows of life as an artist, her story of stumbling into an unlikely calling on the other side of surrender, and how the power of listening to each others stories is the key to connecting us all. Morgan’s passion and gratitude for life is contagious! We could not have enjoyed our time more! Listen in!

“Even if you're not where you want to be or thought you would be, just look closely, look all around you, see what you can gather, what you can learn here, what people you can glean from, because it's going to have a much greater impact down the road than you could ever know right now, so just trust and be present, and you will look back and be glad you chose to be faithful.”

Music featured in this episode:
Casey Darnell, Moments

Connect with Chris & Jenni:
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On today’s episode we’ve invited our good friend and world renowned photographer, Meshali Mitchell to join us and share some wisdom on finding hope and encouragement in a season of waiting.  Meshali is known for her incredible gift of capturing the heart and soul through her beautiful portraits, which is why she’s one of the most highly sought after photographers on the planet.

We talk with Meshali about what it looks like to wait well, our active part to play in a season of waiting, and the gifts and growth that can only come through trusting God to the other side. Grab your coffee and join us, this is a GOOD ONE!

What book has changed your life?
The Circle Maker, Mark Batterson

What habit has changed your life?
Consistent Morning Routine

What’s advice would you give to the younger you?

Trust More, Worry Less.

Music featured in this episode:
Casey Darnell, Moments

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On today's episode we're talking with Teaching Pastor at New Life  Church in Colorado Springs, Daniel Grothe, about the lost art of mentorship which he unpacks in his latest book Chasing Wisdom. Daniel shares first hand how the power of chasing wisdom changed his life through his friend and mentor Eugene Peterson.

We talk with Daniel about his personal journey of navigating both scandal and tragedy in his early days of ministry, how it led him to seek out wisdom from mentors around him, and practical advice on how to cultivate relationships with the wise sages in our lives.  Listen in.

Music featured in this episode:
Casey Darnell, Moments

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On today's episode, we’re chatting with New York Times Best Selling author,  Rachel Macy Stafford about letting go of what doesn’t matter to make room for what truly does.  Rachel is a certified special education teacher with a Master's Degree in education, a well known speaker, and a beloved blogger who inspires millions in her weekly posts at HandsFreeMama.com

We chat with Rachel about grasping what truly matters by letting go of what doesn’t, how to slow down and be present to the moments right in front of us, and how to intentionally communicate love and value to our kids.

Listen in.

Download a free chapter of Rachel’s latest book, Live Love Now, here.

Music featured in this episode:
Casey Darnell, Moments

Connect with Chris & Jenni:
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On today’s episode we’re chatting with mental health specialist and newest Ramsey Personality, Dr. John Delony.

Before joining the Ramsey team, John worked as a senior leader at multiple universities, he has extensive experience in personal and community crisis care, and He holds two Ph.D.s in counseling and higher education.

John shares with us how to take responsibility for our thoughts and behaviors, simple steps to move towards joy, and some practical ways we can keep ourselves and our families well during this season of quarantine and beyond.  Get your notepad and pen ready, this is a good one! Listen in.

Music featured in this episode:
Casey Darnell, Moments

Connect with Chris & Jenni:
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https://www.instagram.com/chrisgraebe/
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On today’s episode we’re chatting with best selling author and speaker, Sara Hagerty about the Practice of Adoration, which she beautifully unpacks in her latest book, Adore. Sara shares with us how this simple practice can help us experience God in the thick of life’s everyday demands, practical ways we can choose to adore even when we don’t feel like it, and the power of staying connected with God in the messy middle minutes of our days. Listen in.

Links Mentioned:
Adore 

Sara's Website 

Music featured in this episode:
Casey Darnell, Moments

Connect with us:
https://letsliveitwell.com
https://www.instagram.com/chrisgraebe/
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