Raised to Stay

Women In Ministry

April 04, 2024 00:00 - 51 minutes - 35.6 MB

Join Natalie and Pastor Christina Hoagland and Jordan Lewis from New Life Church in Colorado Springs, CO as they discuss the role of women in ministry as pastors and carriers of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. This raw conversation is hosted by Natalie and recorded in a special cohort of eighty women who came together weekly to discuss hard and holy topics in ministry- listen in and learn along with us!

The Women Included

December 14, 2023 13:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MB

Join Natalie at the Free Chapel Divine Conference as she reminds women they were included in the early Church of Acts.

Going Back After Getting Hurt

November 02, 2023 12:00 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MB

Natalie joins Pastor David Ruybalid, Faith Renewal and Religious Trauma Informed Recovery Pastor at Life Church Peoria to discuss the challenges of going back into a faith community after being hurt by a trusted leader or organization. David shares his story of sexual and spiritual abuse in the church and how God has used his story to help bring others hope in a healing Father and finding a safe home to rest your weary soul.

If We're Going to Deconstruct the Church, Let's Start with Green Rooms

October 28, 2023 15:00 - 36 minutes - 25 MB

Natalie Runion, founder of Raised to Stay, addresses her Stayers on their response to her post regarding use of green rooms in the Church. Join her for an Instagram Live recorded a day following her viral post that sent some leaders into self-reflection and others into anger.

Raised to Stay Featuring The Pastor Wives Tell All- What Your Pastor's Wives Want You to Know

October 18, 2023 01:00 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MB

Join Natalie as she sits down with her friends, the Pastor Wives Tell All in a discussion on staying, what your pastor's wife is really like, and the beauty of Biblical community.

Raised to Stay Through...Losing Control

April 12, 2023 22:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MB

Natalie is joined by Pastor Sharon Hodde Miller in this episode addressing our need for control. Sharon leads Bright City Church in Durham, NC with her husband, Ike. She is a best-selling author of multiple books, and holds a PhD on women and calling. She is also a mom of 3! Be ready to be challenged and encouraged as Sharon shares her heart behind her latest book, The Cost of Control: Why We Crave It, the Anxiety It Gives Us, and the Real Power God Promises.

Raised to Stay Through...Identity Crisis

April 04, 2023 01:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MB

In this episode Natalie shares some of her own story of disappointment when she went through an identity crisis from worship pastor to women's pastor. If you've ever felt like God has bait and switched you, if you've ever been disappointed in an assignment, this episode is for you.

Raised to Stay Through...Marriage and Ministry

March 29, 2023 02:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MB

Join Natalie and Pastor Gabe Jenkins, a professional liscensed Christian counselor as they talk ministry, marriage and debunk the myths of counseling in the Church.

Raised to Stay Through...Fear of God

March 07, 2023 16:00 - 46 minutes - 31.8 MB

Natalie sits down with Amber Jones, Founder of GraceStory Ministries to talk about how her relationship with her earthly father impacted her view of her Heavenly Father. Join us as we go deep into how our relationship with God and the Church can be changed for the good through the power of the Holy Spirit, counseling, and forgiveness.

Raised to Stay Through...Church Hurt

February 14, 2023 05:00 - 40 minutes - 27.9 MB

Natalie flies solo on this podcast to talk specifically to church leaders, volunteers and staff about the differences between Church Abuse, Church Hurt and Church Offense. In this episode Natalie challenges Church leadership to take all accusations seriously, to investigate every scenario where a congregant or staff member has experienced abuse or hurt and asks every Christ follower to examine their own hearts when it comes to carrying offense.

Raised to Stay Through...Betrayal

February 06, 2023 02:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MB

Join Natalie and Pastor Nikki Williams from Bloom Church in Canada as they discuss church hurt, betrayal and now we can stay connected to the Church and Jesus even when we face our own Judas.

Raised to Stay Through...The Unknown

January 30, 2023 05:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MB

Join Natalie as she talks with Lauren Caldwell about staying in ministry and in the church through seasons of uncertainty and change. Listen in as they discuss the challenges of saying yes to Jesus without a GPS or idea of where we are going and how we can lean into Him, His Word and His people.

Raised to Stay Through...Transitions

January 23, 2023 04:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MB

Join Natalie and Pastors John and Josy Brockman as they get very personal and candid about staying connected to Jesus and His Church even in seasons of transition. They ask the hard questions such as, "how do you know when it's time to go?" and, "how do we teach our kids obedience in trusting the Lord when He says go?" You will be challenged and encouraged as well as reminded that you aren't alone in your wondering in this honest conversation of heartbreak, humility and honor when we are ...

WELCOME TO THE RAISED TO STAY PODCAST

January 02, 2023 19:00 - 13 minutes - 9.11 MB

Our first official Raised to Stay Podcast season has begun-welcome to the family! This year we will be interviewing Stayers who have wanted to quit ministry and the Church but have held on through it all and to Jesus. If you're new to the R2S family we are glad you're here.

Welcome to Raised to Stay

October 20, 2022 19:00 - 17 minutes - 11.7 MB

Welcome to the Raised to Stay Family! In this very first Podcast of a brand new season, Natalie Runion introduces the ministry and heart behind Raised to Stay and the hope for those hurt in church and ministry. Join the conversation here and everyday at #raisedtostay.

Positioning for Delivery

September 14, 2022 21:00 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MB

Join Natalie as she takes Raised to Stay down to Tyler, Texas for the Awakening Women's Conference. Hear this message based out of Exodus 1 on the enemy's plot for the church but God's plan for multiplication and redemption through His people.

Consider Rahab

September 17, 2021 22:00 - 16 minutes - 11.5 MB

Join Natalie as she teaches live at New Life Women on the story of Rahab and the truth that God isn't as interested in what we're known for as He is who we are making known.

Leftovers

September 13, 2021 15:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MB

Join Natalie live as she teaches at her home church, New Life Church in Colorado Springs, CO where she is Women's Pastor. In this episode she is teaching at their weekly women's event on the miracles of Jesus, multiplying the boy's lunch and the promise that God wastes nothing.

Second Thoughts- Building Kingdoms and Crushing Castles

June 22, 2021 20:00 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MB

Our friends from Worship Leader Probs talk with Natalie about preparing the next generation for church leadership and our roles as mentors, leaders, pastors and co-laborers. You won't want to miss this one!

Second Thoughts- Women in Ministry

June 17, 2021 21:00 - 35 minutes - 24.1 MB

In this episode Worship Pastor Jen Smale talks with Natalie about being raised in church, finding her own calling and not getting caught up in titles or positions as a woman in leadership.

Second Thoughts- Women in Ministry (PART 1)

June 17, 2021 21:00 - 35 minutes - 24.1 MB

In this episode Worship Pastor Jen Smale talks with Natalie about being raised in church, finding her own calling and not getting caught up in titles or positions as a woman in leadership.

Second Thoughts- Be What You Need

June 10, 2021 21:00 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MB

In this episode, worship leader and pastor Marcos talks about being what he needed as a leader and pastor to the next generation and transparency and accountability can transform our churches.

Second Thoughts- Church Kids

June 09, 2021 02:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MB

From Church Kid to Country Music Drummer, Chris Flick talks bout growing in the church and how it's shaped his career, family and relationship with Jesus today.

Second Thoughts- Wrestling with the Church in Racial Injustice

June 04, 2021 19:00 - 48 minutes - 33.2 MB

Worship Leader Lauren Caldwell of Mercy Street Church out of Texas joins us to talk about her own wrestling with the church in racial injustice, politics and more.

Second Thoughts- Wrestling with God through Infertility and Adoption

June 04, 2021 03:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MB

In the first Podcast of the Second Thoughts Summer Series Natalie and Rachel Pitman discuss Rachel's journey with infertility and adoption. Now a family of 8, Rachel talks about how she wrestled with God in her disappointment while also trying to hold on to His promises.

Go To Church Even When You're Not In Charge

April 18, 2021 21:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MB

It’s easy to show up and work, be productive, prove our worth, make decisions, feel important...to spend service time talking to other staff people in the lobby and green room. .But sometimes God gives us time in His House not to clean, assign chores, do the grilling or cooking but to simply sit in the Living Room and be ministered to. By His family, in His presence, without a single task at hand.

Ministry Is Wherever You Are

April 17, 2021 03:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MB

In this episode we get real and talk about the lies we believe and the truth that ministry is wherever we are.

Don't Let Your Weapon Become an Idol

April 14, 2021 17:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MB

In Episode 5 of the Raised to Stay Podcast we talk about our gifts and identity and not allowing them to become an idol. We are more than what we do. We are who He says we are- sons and daughters of God!

Builders and Thieves

April 14, 2021 04:00 - 26 minutes - 18.6 MB

In this episode Natalie talks about building for the kingdom and if God tells you to build something He won't ask you to take from another man's house. We talk about the cost of our Yes, picking up our cross and a hammer and following Jesus until the very end.

It's Okay That You Have Wanted To Quit

April 13, 2021 03:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MB

In Episode 4 of the Raised To Stay Podcast we talk about quitting, difficult seasons, God's desire and ability to hear our questions and wrestle with us and the call to stay even when we want to run.

You Haven't Been Disqualified

April 08, 2021 22:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MB

In episode 3 of the Raised To Stay Podcast Natalie talks about her attempt to make it big in Hollywood and how we can run but we can't hide from God's will for our lives.

Sometimes All The Doors Look the Same

April 05, 2021 05:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MB

God sees us. We haven't been lost or forgotten. In this episode Natalie talks about the lost sheep, a lost child and the beauty of being found.

We Were Raised To Stay

April 01, 2021 04:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MB

In the very first episode of Raised To Stay founder Natalie Runion talks about Church hurt, forgiveness and a generation who is determined to stay and finish the work that was begun in each and every one of us.

Running Wounded

July 15, 2020 20:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MB

In this episode of Raised to Stay we unpack Hebrews 12:1-2 and talk about throwing off the heavy things so we can run our race marked out for each of us.

Stop Asking For Permission

July 10, 2020 14:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MB

In this episode of Raised To Stay we encourage and empower one another to keep running this race and stop asking for validation of our calling and gifts from those around us.

The Cast List- Roles, Assignments, Position

July 06, 2020 13:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MB

In this episode of the Raised to Stay Podcast we go live on our Facebook page to talk about our Kingdom assignments and our greatest roles in His ministry for us.

GOING Even When Nobody Is Watching

June 12, 2020 16:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MB

In this episode we talk about the Great Commission, our original YES and our mandate to carry out the Gospel even when we don't have a visible platform.

Good Gifts

May 27, 2020 03:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MB

James 1:16-18 "So, my very dear friends, don’t get thrown off course. Every desirable and beneficial gift comes out of heaven. The gifts are rivers of light cascading down from the Father of Light. There is nothing deceitful in God, nothing two-faced, nothing fickle. He brought us to life using the true Word, showing us off as the crown of all his creatures."

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