Real Talk with Rachael Podcast
369 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 158 ratingsRachael Gilbert is a therapist on a mission to bridge the gap between mental health and faith. She believes in the power of Jesus and therapy and loves to have honest conversations about both.
Tune in on Mondays for short talk therapy episodes, always 15 minutes or less. And on Wednesdays, we share guest interviews with people whose message will bring you hope, healing, and encouragement.
Stick around until the show for "Let's Get Real Practical", a short segment where Rachael shares counselor-approved strategies to take this real talk episode and make it relevant in your everyday life through simple action steps.
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#141: Growing Season with Sarah Philpott
March 02, 2022 09:00 - 34 minutes - 50.6 MBThis week on Real Talk with Rachael I'm speaking with author Sarah Philpott about her new book The Growing Season: A Year of Down-on-the-Farm Devotions. Sarah is the ECPA Award-nominated author of Loved Baby: 31 Devotions Helping You Grieve and Cherish Your Child After Pregnancy Loss. On her website, she writes about her family, life on a cattle farm in the South, and learning to cherish God’s provisions in joy and sorrow. Also, she doesn't share desserts. Key Points from Our Conversation:...
Talk Therapy: Restore Union in Your Hard Relationships
February 28, 2022 09:00 - 14 minutes - 22.9 MBThis week our topic is your choice. As I prayed about what the final relationship focus should be, of course, things that were relevant to me came to mind, like kids and extended family members. However, I know many of you listening may not be able to relate to those, so I felt the holy spirit say, “Ask them what relationship I want to restore.” And I sense that He is going to ask you to bring up a hard relationship. You know, the one you want to avoid. Take a moment to pause and ask God...
Talk Therapy: Restore Union in Your Friendships
February 21, 2022 09:00 - 13 minutes - 20.9 MBThe February series we are doing is all about restoring relationships. Last week we chatted about restoring your marriage. If you missed it, please go back and tune in. This week our topic is friendships. Healthy friendships are a treasure. If you find one, you need to hang on to it. But what about when friendships end? It leaves us hurt, raw, vulnerable, and if we aren’t careful, bitter. “If you can’t talk about it, it owns you.” Let’s talk about friendship today so past wounds don’t own ...
#140: Marriage & Community with Megan Lacefield
February 16, 2022 09:00 - 38 minutes - 55.2 MBThis week on Real Talk with Rachael I'm talking with Megan Lacefield. Serving as a Marriage & Family Pastor for years, Megan has seen God work miracles in many marriages, starting with her own. Though she and the love of her life, Chad, started off shaky they landed on solid ground and have been running full steam ever since. With a daughter, Chandler(21), and son Riley (18), their family has shared with thousands their story of redemption, grace, and celebrating God's goodness in the little...
Talk Therapy: Restore Union in Your Romantic Relationship
February 14, 2022 09:00 - 10 minutes - 17.5 MBThe February series we are doing is all about restoring relationships. We started last week by restoring union with ourselves and the Lord. If you missed it, please go back and tune in. Since today is Valentine’s day, it seemed fitting to dive right into restoring romantic relationships, with the focus on marriage. Marriage was God’s idea and the enemy has been wreaking havoc on it since the beginning of time. Come with me as the Lord steps on our toes about what true love in our marri...
Talk Therapy: Restore Union Between You and God
February 07, 2022 09:00 - 12 minutes - 19.3 MBIt’s the first week in February and chances are many of you have already given up on a new year's resolutions and I’m curious what you're thinking about yourself right now. We can’t practice self-love without seeking God with our whole entire heart, soul, mind, and strength. How can we love others if we don’t first love ourselves? The answer lies in more time seeking God. Key Verse for the month: "Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does ...
#139: Married Sex with Gary Thomas
February 02, 2022 09:00 - 41 minutes - 59.1 MBThis week on Real Talk with Rachael I'm chatting with author Gary Thomas about his book Married Sex: A Christian Couple's Guide to Reimagining Your Love Life. Gary is a writer in residence at Second Baptist Church in Houston, Texas, and an adjunct faculty member teaching on spiritual formation at Western Seminary in Portland, Oregon, and Houston Theological Seminary in Houston, Texas. He is the author of 20 books, including When to Walk Away, Sacred Pathways, Cherish, and Sacred Marriage (ove...
#138: Trusting God through Heartbreak with Mattie Jackson Selecman
January 26, 2022 09:00 - 46 minutes - 66.1 MBThis week on Real Talk with Rachael I'm talking with author Mattie Jackson Selecman about her new book Lemons on Friday: Trusting God Through My Greatest Heartbreak. Mattie is a certified sommelier and previously owned a wine bar in Nashville. She also has a degree in creative writing from the University of Tennessee. Tragically, she lost her husband of less than a year, Ben Selecman, in September 2018 after he suffered a traumatic brain injury while on vacation in Florida. Despite her grief...
#137: Redeeming Love with Francine Rivers
January 19, 2022 09:00 - 29 minutes - 42.9 MBThis week on Real Talk with Rachael I'm talking with New York Times bestselling author Francine Rivers about her book and new movie Redeeming Love. Francine has published numerous novels—all bestsellers—and she has continued to win both industry acclaim and reader loyalty around the globe. Her novels have been awarded or nominated for many honors, and in 1997, after winning her third RITA Award for inspirational fiction, Francine was inducted into the Romance Writers of America Hall of Fame....
#136: Use your Voice with Amie Stockstill
January 12, 2022 09:00 - 46 minutes - 66.6 MBThis week on Real Talk with Rachael I'm talking with speaking coach Amie Stockstill. Amie is a fun-loving Southern who is passionate about training women to communicate the Gospel with confidence and clarity through her organization Let’s Echo. Key Points from Our Conversation: There is not a calling that God gives us that doesn't involve using our voice. Despite our feeling, we know we're surrendered to what God is calling us to when we say yes even when we don't want to. Fear stops ...
Talk Therapy: Praise, Process & Pray through Desires & Dreams
December 27, 2021 09:00 - 12 minutes - 19.9 MBFor the month of December, we have spent every Monday morning in a series called “Praise, Process & Pray through 2021”. Last week, we processed body image. This week our topic is desires and dreams in our hearts. "Delight yourself in the Lord and he will give you the desires of your heart." Psalm 37:4 "Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labor in vain." Psalm 127:1 Praise: For the dreams that have come to pass this year. And for the dreams that will come to pass. Pro...
Talk Therapy: Praise, Process & Pray Through Body Image
December 20, 2021 09:00 - 10 minutes - 17.5 MBFor the month of December, we are spending every Monday morning in a series called “Praise, Process & Pray through 2021”. Last week, we processed relationships. This week our topic is body image. I am finishing up the first draft of my manuscript on body image and one thing I know for certain is that the Lord cares about every area of our lives, including our bodies. Praise: Thank God for your body. Speak life over her. Process: How is my relationship with my body? Are there any fee...
Talk Therapy: Praise, Process, & Pray Through Relationships
December 13, 2021 09:00 - 9 minutes - 15.8 MBFor the month of December, we will spend every Monday morning in a series called “Praise, Process & Pray through 2021”. Last week, we processed the topic of change, closed doors/redirection, or loss. This week our topic is relationships. Relationships are hard yet we need them. Let’s start by praising God for the relationships we do have. Praise: Thank God for anyone currently in your life. Thank God for what he did in relationships. This year, I grew closer to my oldest daughter and my ...
Talk Therapy: Praise, Process, & Pray Through Change
December 06, 2021 09:00 - 8 minutes - 13.6 MBFor the month of December, we will spend every Monday morning in a series called “Praise, Process & Pray through 2021”. Y’all loved this series so much last year that we brought it back again. Each week the focus will be different, but the theme of praising, processing, and praying will remain the same. I asked the Lord to show me areas he wants us to process before we move into 2022 and the first thing He brought up was change. This can look like closed doors/redirection, or loss. If you ...
#135: Pursuing Peace in Your Home with Victoria Duerstock
November 24, 2021 09:00 - 37 minutes - 54.3 MBThis week on Real Talk with Rachael I'm talking with author Victoria Duerstock. Victoria is a multi-passionate creative and entrepreneur fueled mostly by coffee who pursues her dreams with verve and intensity. Wife and mom of three, Victoria divides and conquers the never-ending to-do list while working to maintain her sanity and pleasant demeanor. Her writing journey plunged her deep into the social media landscape and she enjoys sharing her tips and tricks for growth and engagement with ot...
#134: Breaking Down Barriers in Marriage with Dr. Juli Slattery
November 17, 2021 09:00 - 42 minutes - 60.7 MBThis week on Real Talk with Rachael I'm talking with Dr. Juli Slattery. Juli is a clinical psychologist, author, speaker, and broadcast media professional with over twenty-five years of experience counseling, and teaching women. She’s the president and co-founder of Authentic Intimacy, a unique ministry devoted to teaching God’s design for intimacy and sexuality. In 2020, Juli launched SexualDiscipleship.com, a platform designed to help Christian leaders navigate sexual issues and questions ...
#133: Step into Your Calling with Juli Bevere
November 10, 2021 09:00 - 37 minutes - 54 MBThis week on Real Talk with Rachael I'm talking with Juli Bevere. She is a co-founder of SonsAndDaughters.tv and she desires to see the sons and daughters of God rise to their potential so that their impact reverberates long after their final breath. Julianna is deeply in love with her husband, Addison, and together they have four adorable offspring—Asher (12), Sophia (10), Elizabeth (7), and Augustus (5). Julianna and her family live in Colorado Springs, but she’ll always be a Texan at hear...
#132: Revival is Here with Jessi Green
November 03, 2021 08:00 - 40 minutes - 58.2 MBThis week on Real Talk with Rachael I'm talking with revivalist, author, and Director of Saturate Global, Jessi Green. After being radically saved in her Manhattan apartment after a radical encounter with God, she has been on a journey to go “all in” and discover the “real” Jesus and ignite the Church for revival. She is passionate about preaching the Gospel, shaking religious systems, and equipping the saints to make disciples. She believes that everyone is qualified to share the Good News ...
#131: Courageous Kindness with Becky Keife
October 27, 2021 08:00 - 37 minutes - 53.7 MBThis week on Real Talk with Rachael I'm talking with Becky Keife. Becky is the community manager for (in)courage, an online community where women gather to build community, celebrate diversity, and become women of courage. In addition to daily articles on incourage.me, (in)courage also offers Bible studies, devotionals, and a podcast to help women grow in their faith! Becky is also a popular speaker and is the author of The Simple Difference: How Every Small Kindness Makes a Big Impact, the ...
#130: Keep Going with Nika Maples
October 20, 2021 08:00 - 42 minutes - 61.4 MBThis week on Real Talk with Rachael I'm talking with my friend Nika Maples about her incredible story. She says, "When I was 20 years old, my plans for my life, career, family, and future fell apart. I was an active sophomore in college, then suddenly I was quadriplegic in the Intensive Care Unit, having suffered a massive brainstem stroke. I could not speak, swallow, or blink. Because I could hear, I listened as doctors warned my family that I had as little as 48 hours to live. There was no...
#129: Doing What Matters Most with Michelle Meyers & Somer Phoebus
October 13, 2021 08:00 - 42 minutes - 60.9 MBThis week on Real Talk with Rachael I'm talking with Michelle Meyers and Somer Phoebus about their new book She Works His Way: A Practical Guide for Doing What Matters Most in a Get-Things-Done World. Michelle and Somer are also moms, wives, women called to work, best friends, and co-leaders of She Works His Way - a discipleship community for working women. Michelle Myers is an author, entrepreneur, and motivator. Michelle launched She Works His Way to pour God's truth into the lives of wo...
#128: Take Back your Time with Christy Wright
October 06, 2021 08:00 - 38 minutes - 56 MBThis week on Real Talk with Rachael, I'm talking with author Christy Wright about her new book Take Back Your Time: The Guilt-Free Guide to Life Balance. Christy is a #1 national best-selling author, personal development expert, and host of The Christy Wright Show. Since 2009, Christy has served at Ramsey Solutions, where she teaches on personal development, business, and faith. Key Points from Our Conversation: The #1 question Christy gets as a business coach is "How do you balance every...
#127: The Hard Good with Lisa Whittle
September 29, 2021 08:00 - 46 minutes - 66.3 MBThis week on Real Talk with Rachael I'm chatting with author Lisa Whittle about her new book The Hard Good: Showing Up for God to Work in You When You Want to Shut Down. Lisa has published eight books and her wit and bold bottom-line approach have made her a sought-after Bible teacher. She is also the creator of a companion video Bible study for Jesus over Everything. A pastor’s daughter and longtime ministry leader in issues relevant to the church, Lisa is the founder of Ministry Strong and...
#126: The Pressure is Off with Sarah Bragg
September 22, 2021 08:00 - 39 minutes - 56.2 MBThis week on Real Talk with Rachael I'm talking to author Sarah Bragg about her new book A Mother's Guide to Raising Herself. Sarah is also the host of the podcast Surviving Sarah. Along with being a master at brewing coffee and a champion of cheering for others, she is also a mother of two girls and a wife to Scott. She and her family reside in Tennessee. Key Points from Our Conversation: There's a lot of pressure that comes along with believing motherhood is your calling. If it is the g...
#125: Redeeming Infidelity with Rebekah Moes
September 15, 2021 08:00 - 49 minutes - 70 MBThis week on Real Talk with Rachael I’m chatting with my friend Rebekah Moes about her personal journey with infidelity in her marriage and God’s power of redemption. Bekah is a Jesus-loving mom-of-five from the DFW area. She and her husband Nick co-founded Family of Hope, a non-profit web-based resource for couples in crisis. Their podcast unFAITHFUL: redeeming infidelity reaches couples recovering from infidelity all over the world. Bekah is passionate about sharing her story and breaking ...
Talk Therapy: Power Over Panic
September 13, 2021 08:00 - 9 minutes - 13.6 MBIn a recent moment of panic, a mentor offered me some helpful insight - "Your best decisions come from a place of calm." I had become focused on what I was going to do rather than tapping into the power of God. What unyielding obstacles are you facing today? Don’t panic. Instead, turn to God and trust in His power to do what’s impossible. Discomfort is the price of admission to taking new territory. Get around people who will look for the power of God instead of panicking and get into...
#124: Leaning on Jesus with Wendy Pope
September 08, 2021 08:00 - 41 minutes - 60.2 MBThis week on Real Talk with Rachael I'm talking with author Wendy Pope about her new book Jesus Everlasting: Leaning on Our Counselor, Defender, Father, and Friend. Wendy is the wife of Scott, mother of Blaire and Griffin, author, speaker, and Bible study teacher. She loves lazy Sundays watching golf with her husband, thrift-store shopping with her daughter, and watching building shows with her son. She is the author of several books - Jesus Everlasting, Hidden Potential, Yes, No, and Maybe ...
#123: Wilderness Seasons with Lauren Chandler
September 01, 2021 08:00 - 37 minutes - 51 MBThis week on Real Talk with Rachael I'm talking with author Lauren Chandler about her book With Us in the Wilderness: A Study of the Book of Numbers. Lauren is a wife and mother of three. Her husband, Matt Chandler, serves as the lead teaching pastor at The Village Church in Flower Mound, Texas. Lauren is passionate about writing, music, and leading worship, not only at The Village Church, but also for groups across the country. She is the author of the recently released Bible study, With Us...
Talk Therapy: Stand Your Ground
August 30, 2021 08:00 - 12 minutes - 16.6 MBThis week I've really felt God urging me to tell you this - you have the authority to stand your ground, especially in the territories God has entrusted you with. Through the power of Christ, you can tell the enemy that he cannot take any more territory that has not been given to him. What is a territory that the enemy has been messing with? I'm standing with you in prayer! Connect with Rachael: website | Instagram | Facebook
#122: Embrace the Adventure with Judy Brisky
August 25, 2021 08:00 - 41 minutes - 59.2 MBThis week on Real Talk with Rachael, I'm chatting with the author of The Joy of Being a Mom, Judy Brisky. Judy has been married to Mike for 31 years. They have two sons: Jacob married to Neeli with 2 baby boys, Bennett and Everrett; Joel married to Danny, they're expecting their baby girl in November. Judy has served in various ministries at her church including worship, women's, marriage, teaching, and speaking. Her heart has always been to encourage moms and when the Lord made a way for he...
#121: The Juggle is Real with Bridgette Morris
August 18, 2021 08:00 - 42 minutes - 60.7 MBThis week on Real Talk with Rachael I'm talking to the Executive Pastor of Adult Ministries at Gateway Church, Bridgette Morris. She and her husband, James, have been married for 12 years. They have three beautiful kids, two boys, and a girl, who keep them on their toes but are always good for a snuggle. She loves the outdoors and can often be found with her hands in the dirt, tending her garden, or working on a project. Bridgette has been part of Gateway Church since 2008, serving in variou...
#120: Why Mentors Matter with Kelsey Chapman
August 11, 2021 08:00 - 44 minutes - 61.5 MBThis week on Real Talk with Rachael I'm talking with author Kelsey Chapman about her new book What They Taught Me: Recognizing the Mentors Who Will Take You from Dream to Done. Kelsey is also a podcaster and personal cheerleader to women building their dream life and business. When she first launched her brand in 2015, she felt all the overwhelming feelings, too. It was scary to take such a huge leap and commit to showing up for a dream she didn’t know would pan out. Mentorship is what pushe...
Talk Therapy: Follow the Peace, Not the Pressure
August 09, 2021 08:00 - 9 minutes - 13.4 MBA few weeks ago, my husband and I did a vision retreat in Mexico where we answered questions that challenged us to reflect and hear God for the next year for our family. The resounding word that we walked away from that time with was simple but powerful - "follow the peace, not the pressure." In our home, we talk often about the following peace because Jesus is peace. But with "not the pressure" God reminded us to slow down and stop letting pressure that’s not from Him lead us astray. Wh...
#119: Breaking Free From Body Shame with Jess Connolly
July 28, 2021 08:00 - 30 minutes - 42.3 MBThis episode of Real Talk with Rachael is a bit different because I'm sharing parts of a podcast panel I was part of with author Jess Connolly about her new book Breaking Free from Body Shame. Jess Connolly is a woman who wants to leave her generation more in awe of God than she found it. She is passionate about family, God's Word, and seeing women take their place in the kingdom. She loves communicating, coffee, color, and the local church. Jess and her husband Nick live in Charleston, SC w...
Talk Therapy: Your Body is Blessed - Part 4
July 26, 2021 08:00 - 9 minutes - 12.8 MBThis is the final episode in this series to reclaim & restore your body image. You will need the Biblical body image coloring book I created especially for you. To download it for free, head to rachaelgilbert.com/biblicalbodyimage. This week we're going through the sheet about apologizing to our bodies. If you don’t have them yet, no worries, you can still glean nuggets of wisdom from this episode. We spent all last month teaching so these episodes are more focused on reflecting and leani...
Talk Therapy: Your Body is Blessed - Part 3
July 19, 2021 08:00 - 10 minutes - 13.8 MBThis is the third episode in this series to reclaim & restore your body image. You will need the Biblical body image coloring book I created especially for you. To download it for free, head to rachaelgilbert.com/biblicalbodyimage. This week we're going through the emotions maze. If you don’t have them yet, no worries, you can still glean nuggets of wisdom from this episode. We spent all last month teaching so these episodes are more focused on reflecting and leaning into what God wants to...
Talk Therapy: Your Body is Blessed - Part 2
July 12, 2021 08:00 - 13 minutes - 17.9 MBThis is the second episode in this series to reclaim and restore your body image. You will need the Biblical body image coloring book I created especially for you. To download it for free, head to rachaelgilbert.com/biblicalbodyimage. This week we're looking at the coloring sheet that helps us put our thought on trial. If you don’t have them yet, no worries, you can still glean nuggets of wisdom from this episode. We spent all last month teaching, so these episodes are more focused on ref...
Talk Therapy: Your Body is Blessed - Part 1
July 05, 2021 08:00 - 13 minutes - 18.9 MBThis is the first episode in this series to reclaim and restore your body image. You will need the Biblical body image coloring book I created especially for you. To download it for free, head to rachaelgilbert.com/biblicalbodyimage. This week we're reviewing the coloring sheet for our temple. If you don’t have it yet, no worries, you can still glean nuggets of wisdom from this episode. We spent all last month teaching, so these episodes are more focused on reflecting and leaning into what...
#118: Be Kind to Your Body with Michelle Acker
June 30, 2021 08:00 - 29 minutes - 40.4 MBThis week on Real Talk with Rachael I'm talking with artist, podcaster, and writer, Michelle Acker. Her mission is to create an uprising of calm and pretty in God's creation, both people and places. She has a passion for teaching women how to take Simple Steps toward taking control of their mental wellness. She shares those tips on her Simple Steps to Thrive Podcast. She also creates art that reflects the beauty of God's creation using beeswax and a blowtorch. Key Points from Our Conversat...
Summer Series: Biblical Body Image - Part 4
June 23, 2021 08:00 - 28 minutes - 38.8 MBWe are taking a break from our normal guest interviews this summer to dive into the topic of body image. These episodes aired originally on this podcast two years ago and God dropped it on my heart to release them again this summer, so if you listened before, I highly encourage you to listen again. Today we are chatting about simple steps to have a strong body. This is not going to be rocket science. These are principles you can apply immediately with no tricks, gadgets, or gimmicks! Res...
Summer Series: Biblical Body Image - Part 3
June 16, 2021 08:00 - 30 minutes - 41.6 MBWe are taking a break from our normal guest interviews this summer to dive into the topic of body image. These episodes aired originally on this podcast two years ago and God dropped it on my heart to release them again this summer, so if you listened before, I highly encourage you to listen again. This week we are chatting about the power of a submitted heart and a sound mind when it comes to having a Biblical body image. Be sure to download our Biblical body image therapeutic coloring ...
Summer Series: Biblical Body Image - Part 2
June 09, 2021 08:00 - 41 minutes - 57.4 MBWe are taking a break from our normal guest interviews this summer to dive into the topic of body image. These episodes aired originally on this podcast two years ago and God dropped it on my heart to release them again this summer, so if you listened before, I highly encourage you to listen again. In this episode, we dive into 5 reasons I believe we struggle with body image issues. Be sure to download our Biblical body image therapeutic coloring book at rachaelgilbert.com/biblicalbodyim...
Summer Series: Biblical Body Image - Part 1
June 02, 2021 08:00 - 50 minutes - 69.3 MBWe are taking a break from our normal guest interviews this summer to dive into the topic of body image. These episodes aired originally on this podcast two years ago and God dropped it on my heart to release them again this summer, so if you listened before, I highly encourage you to listen again. In this episode, we dive into 5 reasons I believe we struggle with body image issues. Be sure to download our Biblical body image therapeutic coloring book at rachaelgilbert.com/biblicalbodyim...
#117: Finding Hope with Ginny Owens
May 26, 2021 08:00 - 39 minutes - 53.6 MBThis week on Real Talk with Rachael I'm speaking with singer, songwriter, and author Ginny Owens about finding hope - the topic of her new book Singing in the Dark. Ginny became a household name as the Gospel Music Association’s 2000 New Artist of the Year. Growing in notoriety as both a singer and a songwriter, winning 3 Dove awards and multiple ASCAP Awards along the way, Owens has sold over a million records over the course of her career. A top performer on the Christian radio charts with...
#116: When Life is Hard with Nicki Koziarz
May 19, 2021 08:00 - 39 minutes - 54.8 MBThis week on Real Talk with Rachael, I'm chatting with bestselling author and speaker, Nicki Koziarz. As a part of Proverbs 31 Ministries, she speaks nationally at conferences, retreats, and meetings and hosts her own podcast. An evangelist at heart, Nicki inspires others to become the best version of who God created them to be. Nicki and her husband and three girls run a small farm just outside of Charlotte, North Carolina, which they affectionately call The Fixer Upper Farm. Key Points f...
#115: Life with the Holy Spirit with Jeannie Cunnion
May 12, 2021 08:00 - 38 minutes - 52.6 MBThis week on Real Talk with Rachael I'm talking with author Jeannie Cunnion about her new book Don’t Miss Out: Daring to Believe Life is Better with the Holy Spirit. Jeannie is well known for writing stories that make much of the wild love of Jesus because of how her life has been rescued by it. She is also a beloved Bible teacher and sought-after speaker who has been featured on outlets such as the TODAY show, Fox News, The 700 Club, and Focus on the Family. Jeannie, who holds a master’s de...
#114: Growing Slow with Jennifer Dukes Lee
May 05, 2021 08:00 - 40 minutes - 55.2 MBThis week on Real Talk with Rachael I'm talking with author Jennifer Dukes Lee about her new book Growing Slow: Lessons on Un-Hurrying Your Heart from an Accidental Farm Girl. Jennifer lives on the fifth-generation Lee family farm in Iowa, where she and her husband are raising crops, pigs, and two beautiful humans. She writes books, loves queso, and enjoys singing too loudly to songs with great harmony. Once upon a time, she didn't believe in Jesus; now he's her CEO. Key Points from Our Co...
Talk Therapy: A Redemption Story
May 03, 2021 08:00 - 14 minutes - 20 MBThis week on Talk Therapy I want to share a story of redemption. Our world is full of heartbreaking news and I wanted to share a story that builds your faith. A fun fact you may not know about me is that my son and I share a birthday (May 4th) and every year it serves as a reminder of the goodness and redeeming power of God. He is my rainbow baby. How about you? What has been lost perhaps even in this last year of the pandemic? Be bold and ask God to redeem it. Start by pouring out how y...
#113: God is Fun & Faithful with Rachael Lampa
April 28, 2021 08:00 - 31 minutes - 42.7 MBThis week on Real Talk with Rachael I'm talking with recording artist Rachael Lampa. Rachael has been enjoying music industry success since her teen years, yet ask her what her richest accomplishments are, and you’ll hear a lot more about the relationships that have formed her on the road, the fans that have become dear friends, the beauty that has bridged impossible gaps in ministry to the marginalized and the miracle of her own growing family and sense of home. Even while her own story con...
Talk Therapy: EMDR & Emotional Eating
April 26, 2021 08:00 - 25 minutes - 34.5 MBToday's episode is a bit different than my regular Talk Therapy. I recently gave a TED Talk for my university that many of you said you were interested in hearing about EMDR and emotional eating. I'm presenting this from an academic standpoint, but it contains great content from professional journal articles. I encourage you to lean in and see the Holy Spirit wants to teach you in this conversation. Resource mentioned: EMDR International Association Connect with Rachael: website | Insta...