Real Talk With Rachael Podcast

This 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 and Wait and See. Wendy is the Founder and Executive Director of Word Up Ministries. She leads women all over the world to life change through her in-depth online Bible studies. She has led thousands of women through her Read Through the Word daily video study of the One Year Chronological Bible. Down-to-earth and transparent, Wendy teaches in a way that women feel she is speaking directly to their hearts. Key Points from Our Conversation: Wendy's book Jesus Everlasting: Leaning on Our Counselor, Defender, Father, and Fri

This 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 in the Wilderness: A Study of the Book of Numbers, Steadfast Love: The Response of God to the Cries of our Heart, the Bible study, Steadfast Love: A Study of Psalm 107, and a children’s book, Goodbye to Goodbyes: A True Story about Jesus, Lazarus, and an Empty Tomb. Key Points from Our Conversation: God’s plan has always involved women and His heart is for women. In Numbers, the test for adultery can be seen as patriarchal, but the heart of God was to give women a chance to vindicate themselves in a male-dominated societ

This 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

This 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 her to write a book, it was a huge blessing. She truly believes that we can have joy as moms even in difficult situations because the Lord is good and faithful and He will always be there for us! Key Points from Our Conversation: We all face hard seasons as moms, but we can find joy in parenting because joy isn't based on our circumstances. Joy comes from knowing God's love and trusting Him to see us through anything. Timing is everything. "The when is just as important to God as the what." God loves you and sees you. He kn

This 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 various ministries and creative areas, including Gateway Worship as a vocalist and worship pastor, and Gateway Performing Arts. She loves living out her passion to see women fully equipped to walk out the calling God has placed on their lives. Key Points from Our Conversation: We have to let go of the perception that everyone else is killing it. No one is "doing it all". You can do everything, but not at the same time. Be mindful, purposeful, and intentional with what you're doing. We have a lot of responsibilities, authority,

This 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 pushed her to rise up and continue making her dream a reality. Over the first few years of business, she leaned on the shoulders of several incredible mentors who took her under their wing and taught her how to make the jump from dreamer to doer. Kelsey needed their expert wisdom to shift old perspectives, discover the next right steps that would help her execute the vision, and stay hopeful throughout the journey. Her mentors helped shape her character so she could become the CEO and leader she is today. Now she is excited to

A 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. Where do you need to follow the peace instead of the pressure? Connect with Rachael: website | Instagram | Facebook

This 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 where they've planted Bright City Church. They have four wild and hilarious kids: Elias, Gloriana, Benjamin, and Cannon. They also have an unruly dog named Deacon. Key Points from Our Conversation: We need different perspectives on body image. Each person offers something unique and freedom will look different for everyone. The first step in finding freedom from body shame is admitting that we don't feel okay with our bodies. Jesus came to offer abundant life; there is freedom and healing available through Him.  We must ad

This 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 leaning into what God wants to say to us.  It’s time for a ceasefire on our bodies and it starts by making an apology. What has your body done for you? We are going to thank her. But first, let’s apologize. 

This 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 say to us.  Last week we challenged our thoughts. This week let’s feel our feelings. Reflect on your thoughts about your body. What feelings arise? Lean into them. Don’t dismiss them.

This 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 reflecting and leaning into what God wants to say to us.  Today I'm talking about the importance of reframing our thoughts because our thoughts affect our feelings and feelings affect our behaviors. Put your thoughts on trial. What thoughts have you said internally or out loud about your body?

This 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 God wants to say to us.  In order to reclaim body image, we have to know what we are restoring. Let’s take some time to challenge what we know to be true about our bodies.  Body image defined:  the subjective picture or mental image of one’s own body.  Subjective defined:  based on or influenced by personal feelings, tastes, or opinions.  Who or what defines body image for you? Does it line up with the truth from God’s word? 

This 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 Conversation: Michelle says that fitness is the key to keeping her mental health on track and God has used her joy to help set other people free from depression and anxiety.  It's the little actions that add up. Go on a short walk, get enough sleep, eat real foods, address chaos happening in your home or relationships.  Our body isn't the enemy, it's alerting us to things that need to be addressed and healed.  There isn’t a formula to develop a healthy body image, but it’s a very real struggle. We break free through conversations an

We 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! Resources Mentioned: Renewed: 21 Day Faith & Fitness Plan Revelation Wellness Faster Way to Fat Loss The Back & Body Clinic Be sure to download our Biblical body image therapeutic coloring book at rachaelgilbert.com/biblicalbodyimage! Connect with Rachael: website | Instagram | Facebook

We 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 book at rachaelgilbert.com/biblicalbodyimage! Connect with Rachael: website | Instagram | Facebook

We 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/biblicalbodyimage! Connect with Rachael: website | Instagram | Facebook

We 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/biblicalbodyimage! Connect with Rachael: website | Instagram | Facebook

This 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 hits like “If You Want Me To,” “Free” and “I Wanna Be Moved” among others, Owens has released no less than 11 full albums and 3 EPs, and her music has also impacted mainstream audiences at Lilith Fair, the Sundance Film Festival and the White House. Key Points from Our Conversation: Her experience of living with blindness helped inspire her new book. We all live with an element of darkness in our lives on this side of heaven that distorts our view of God and therefore our hope in Him. Singing in the Dark talks about what

This 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 from Our Conversation: “The timing of God is never rushed by the impatience of man.” Although the idea for Flooded was the concept for her first book, it was rejected several times. Instead, she wrote it in the midst of deep loss, grief, and stress. After losing her mom to cancer and her brother to suicide just two years apart, Nicki's faith was shaken. Doubt started stirring inside of her and she wondered how she could trust God again. When it comes to our faith, we have to be intentional about making decisions that strengt

This 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 degree in social work, worked as a counselor and trainer in the adoption field before writing. She is a wife to Mike and a mama to five boys she is crazy about. Key Points from Our Conversation: God equips us for what He's called us to do. If we let our feelings of inadequacy stop us from pursuing our God-given dreams, we forfeit the supernatural work in our lives. The Holy Spirit is undervalued in the church, but He is equal to God and Jesus and essential for a thriving faith. When we view Him as such, we become open to Hi