Kairos Moments

IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: Dr. Jamie Morgan's new book – "Her Calling: A Woman's Guide to Fulfilling Her God-given Destiny. You can order it here! What to do in the waiting room of God's calling. Why this message is so needed right now. So many women are sitting on the sidelines for many different reasons: lack of support, fear, lack of mentoring, feeling unworthy, Church hurt, etc. The enemy wants to silence women's voices from proclaiming the Gospel. Living with no regrets. For every excuse we can come up with for not walking in the fullness of our calling, Jesus says, "I died for that!" The root of fear is SELF FOCUS! Emulating other people's ministries is not the goal. Jesus is the goal!   QUOTES: "If you look at people to launch you into the ministry, God will make sure you stay in the waiting room!" (Jamie) "God is always building our faith muscles for our future ministries." (Jamie) "The place of woundedness in your life acts as a glass ceiling to answering God's call."   GUEST BIO: Dr. Jamie Morgan is an ordained minister who has been in ministry for decades as a senior pastor, teacher of the Word, evangelist, revivalist, reformer, a prophetic voice, conference speaker, podcaster, TV show host, and mentor. She's the author of four books, and she currently writes for "Charisma" as well as other publications around the world. Her podcast, "Fire Starter," is part of the Charisma Podcast Network and rates in the top one percent of podcasts globally. She is also a member of America's National Prayer Committee. Dr. Jamie is the founder of Trailblazer Mentoring Network, a mentoring movement for women in ministry. From her many years of ministry experience, she inspires, encourages, and challenges women in ministry to walk in the fullness of their callings.   CONNECT with DR. JAMIE: Instagram:       @jamiemorganministries Facebook:       Jamie Morgan Ministries Website:          https://JamieMorgan.com Podcast:          "Fire Starter"

The 5 tips I share to begin putting action behind your God-given dream are essential for the woman who wants to see that dream God has for her brought to fruition. You won't be able to move forward without them! QUOTES: Sometimes "we are in that cycle of planting the seeds and not being patient to see them through to the harvest. So we uproot them and transplant them somewhere else. The plant doesn't have a chance to put its roots down and grow." "There's nothing like being in the middle of God's plan." "Community is so important!"  LINKS: Because community is so important, I wanted to let you know that I belong to a membership community: Called Creatives. It is a community of likeminded women pursuing their own God-given dreams, whether that be writing, speaking, or podcasting. Women cheering on other women is a beautiful thing! You can join if you're interested by using my affiliate link here: https://www.calledcreatives.com/a/42629/nmDsseFv INSIDERS GROUP: If you are questioning if your dream is even from God or not, I have created a resource for you. Go to https://stuffofheaven.com and put your name and email address in the pop-up. You'll have instant access to the free download: "7 Questions to Ask if Your Dream is From God or Not." See you next time!

God chose you to speak, whether that's on a stage in front of thousands or in front of five middle school girls. Will you say "yes," or will you hide behind the wall of self-preservation? On today's episode, I have Amie Stockstill. Amie is the founder of "Let's Echo" – an intensive 4-day weekend for women communicators who want to effectively preach/teach the Gospel with CONFIDENCE. If you feel like you don't have anything to say, public speaking is not your gift, or like no one will listen to you, then listen in. Amie is in your corner cheering you on: "Your Voice Matters!" She and her husband, Joel, have been in ministry together for over 10 years. Through Joel's health struggles, Amie has developed a deep faith to overcome fear, doubts, and worry. On this Episode, WE TALK ABOUT: the 3 reasons women hold themselves back from speaking for God, how God wants to use your voice, qualifications to disciple someone, and MORE! IMPORTANT: We also talked about how we can move forward with what God's called us to even when we have "extra" things going on at home. For me, it's my special needs son and juggling all of his needs with this call on my life. For Amie, it is being a caregiver to her husband, Joel, whose health challenges are ongoing. With God, all things are possible! QUOTES: "You know it's the Lord when every time you pray, the vision keeps getting bigger" (Amie). "I don't have to be perfect or tweetable. I just have to be myself" (Amie). "Start somewhere. Start speaking to a small group" (Amie). "There's nothing wrong with a platform/stage, but discipleship happens one on one" (Amie). CONNECT: INSTAGRAM: @amiestockstill and @letsecho.co FACEBOOK: LetsEcho.co WEBSITE: https://letsecho.co/home >>> If you haven't already done so, I'd love it if you would leave a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts. This tells other people that this podcast is worth their investment of time to listen to it.  

Jenn Hand is the Executive Director of Coming Alive Ministries, which she founded in 2012. She has the honor of traveling nationally and internationally, providing the invitation to come alive in Christ through conferences, retreats, written resources and counseling. With her Master's degree in trauma counseling, God has opened a unique door for Jenn to respond after natural disasters around the world, providing trauma counseling and the hope of Christ on the holy ground of suffering. Jenn would love to keep up with you in her cozy internet corner of the world at www.comingaliveministries.com or on social media @comingalivejenn or Jenn@comingaliveministries on facebook. QUOTES: "Our 'yes' is not a one and done" (Jenn). "Yes is a continual obedience" (Jenn). "When we're moving forward in our 'yes' to God, the kingdom of God is moving forward, too" (Jenn) How would you answer this question: "I want to say 'yes' to God, but I'm afraid of _____________." Listen in as we talk about our continual surrender to God's calling on our lives.

God's given you a dream, but you can't seem to gain any momentum with it. Why? Could it be because of procrastination. In this episode, I share: what procrastination is, 3 reasons why we procrastinate, and how to overcome each one. Links Mentioned in Episode:  Don't Confuse Motion with Activity  https://jamesclear.com/taking-action *************************** If you haven't already, go to https://stuffofheaven.com and become one of our INSIDERS. You'll get an instant download of my resource: "7 Ways to Know if Your Dream is From God." We all want to know we're pursuing what He wants us to do, right? These 7 questions will help you discern just that. You'll also stay in the know with upcoming news, events, and happenings around here!

Ambition always felt like a dirty word to me! I thought Christian women: are supposed to be meek and quiet, should be passive and content, and should stay as far away from ambition as possible. Have you felt like that before? I struggled with the ambition to do what God called me to do AND how I thought a Christian woman should be. In this episode, you'll learn: what ambition is and what it's not, what God said about ambition, and how and when God establishes our plans. I know this episode will set some of you free to wholeheartedly move forward in confidence with your God-given dream. ******* FREEBIE for YOU!!! So you do have a dream, but you are wondering if it's really from God or not. I've created a FREE downloadable called "7 Questions to Ask if Your Dream is From God." These 7 questions will help you discern if it's from God or not. You can download it  >>> HERE!   See you next time!  

Before venturing into a collaborating relationship with someone, here are seven questions you need to ask yourself. ***If you haven't already done so, would you mind taking a couple minutes to leave a RATING and REVIEW for the podcast. This helps others know if it's worth their time to listen.  This is your go-to podcast for helping you gain momentum in your God-given dream while becoming the woman God created you to be in the process.  

Kairos Moments is a place where we talk about FAITH, your GOD-GIVEN DREAM, and YOU – the woman behind the dream. You'll be: EMPOWERED to start living with bold faith, ACTIVATED to begin walking in your calling and bringing your God-given dream to life, and RELEASED to become the woman God has created you to be in the process. I'm so glad you're here! Let's do this, TOGETHER! ON TODAY'S EPISODE: I talk about "6 Benefits of Collaborating in Community." God created us in community for community! Not just to alleviate loneliness, but because He knows the power of synergy! QUOTE: "If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together!" (African Proverb, author unknown). SCRIPTURE: "The LORD said, 'If as one people speaking the same language, they have begun to do this, then nothing they plan to do will be impossible for them" (Genesis 11:6). "Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up" (Ecclesiastes 4:9-10). TO CONNECT W/ ME: Website: https://www.stuffofheaven.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julie_e_holmquist Facebook: https://www.facebook/stuffofheaven Or join our Private Facebook Group over at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/582220752595603            

IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALKED ABOUT: What a Fierce Calling is. Dreams becoming idols in our hearts Surrender is key to carrying out the dream God's given you Being an extrovert or introvert has nothing to do with confidence. We need to continually go back to God for a fresh filling At times we may feel like the anointing to walk in our calling has left us. But in reality, God may just have more preparation He wants to do in us. Serving in areas where we don't necessarily feel called Questions to ask yourself when you doubt your dream   QUOTES: "Your dream may not always come at a time when you want it to come, and it may not always look the way you think it's going to look." (Doris)   CONNECTING w/ DORIS: Doris Swift is an author, speaker, and host of the Fierce Calling Podcast. In ministry for over 30 years, Doris is passionate about equipping women to walk deeper in God's Word, walk out of their doubt and into their calling, and use their gifts to impact the world for Christ. Her writing can be found on popular sites such as (in)courage, Just Between Us Magazine, Life Letter Café, Thrive Global, Purposeful Faith, and Arise Daily. She currently resides in Florida with her husband Brian and a curious cat named Oliver. She is mom to two extraordinary grown-ups and Gammy to six beautiful grandkids. Website: https://dorisswift.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DorisSSwift Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dorissusanswift/   Dori's Book: Goodbye, Regret: Forgiving Yourself of Past Mistakes

IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: Women struggle with a lot of the same things no matter what age you are. Having a community of women who stick around in the good and the bad. Life is busy, but it's important to find your group of intentional relationships. What it looks like to surrender our fears to God. How anxiety, needing control, and pride are connected. It feels so good to not have to carry the worry of the world. Amy discovered freedom when she was diagnosed with cancer. When you live with fear, you're not really living. There's so much freedom in letting go! What it looks like to surrender your fears to God The goal is not to get rid of fear completely. It's to let the Holy Spirit tame it so it doesn't rule our lives. Brave steps will always be a win! Book was written with the introvert in mind. Community is important on this journey of being emboldened. QUOTES: "You can't know your purpose until you deal with the fear." (Amy) "When you are in a mode of fear, you are less apt to listen and you certainly aren't going to act on anything." (Amy) "Fear is normal, but courage gets the final say." (Amy) "Pride really plays a big factor into a woman's fear." (Amy) "Your brave step will always be a win!" (Amy) CONNECT w/ AMY: Amy Debrucque is a wife, mom of four, cancer survivor, and co-author of "Embolden." She is the founder of the Life On Purpose Movement and host of the Life On Purpose Podcast where she encourages women to live on purpose instead of fear. Amy loves entertaining with family and friends. A self-proclaimed "beach junkie," health nut, and chocolate lover, she loves cooking, baking, attending her kids' sporting events and getting in weekly HIIT workouts with her friend Alice. "Embolden" Book https://www.amazon.com/em-bold-en-Amy-Blair-Debrucque/dp/1735632821/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Amy+debrucque&qid=1634603665&sr=8-1 "Life on Purpose" Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/life-on-purpose-podcast-with-amy-debrucque/id1498212623 Website: www.amydebrucque.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amydebrucque/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/surrenderyourfear    

IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: We are God's masterpieces, and He created good works for us to do (Ephesians 2:10). God has a plan! Satan's Plot is to Keep You From It! Don't look at your calling as small because we won't know the impact of it this side of heaven. Cheri's newest Mini Course: "5 Steps to Create Your Spiritual Game Plan (How to Find Your Relevance and Worth in Seasons of Transition) QUOTES: "You can't sit at home and wait for Amazon to drop off your calling. So, look for the need in your community. Look for the need in your church." (Cheri) "When we all do what we're called to do, it glorifies God." (Julie) CONNECT w/ CHERI: Cheri Fletcher is a writer, speaker, singer and the host of Your Spiritual Game Plan podcast. She loves to help women develop a spiritual game plan so that they can live out the purpose God created for them. She wants to share the message of just how intentionally you were made to be a part of God's plan. Through writing, speaker and hosting her podcast, it is her desire to equip you with an understanding of the enemy's plot against that very plan. She and her husband Todd are empty nesters and have just moved from Seattle WA to Cleveland Tennessee. They have three grown children and 1 dog, Libby. Cheri enjoys running and walking with friends. She will also invite you in for coffee no matter what state her kitchen is in! WEBSITE: https://cherifletcher.com When you go to Cheri's website, she has a *FREE* mini course you can download. It's called "5 Steps to Create Your Spiritual Game Plan (How to Find Your Relevance and Worth in Seasons of Transition). Download it here. FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/CheriLFletcher INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/cherifletcher TWITTER: https://twitter.com/cherilfletcher

The Bible says: "Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a dream fulfilled is a tree of life" (Proverbs 13:12 NLT).   We know God is not a magic genie that exists simply to fulfill our every wish, desire or longing. But I also know that sometimes when our dreams (the ones we thought God gave us) don't come to fruition, our hearts can become hardened, cold, and unbelieving because we're left hurt and disillusioned.   We can't always pinpoint why those dreams never happened, but we can always trust that He knows the bigger picture. His ways are not our ways!   If we aren't careful, the disappointments, delays and detours with our dreams give the enemy an open door to build strongholds of doubt and unbelief.   A hard heart is not good soil to receive another dream from Him. A sick heart will cause you to: Second guess your ability to hear God. Not be able to dream again. Adopt a "que sera sera" attitude. Not pray. Pray safe prayers – you know the kind of prayers that if God doesn't come through, it's not that big of a deal Not trust God with your heart anymore Ask me how I know. I've been there!    

IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: The difference between the pressure of a dream and a weight of a dream. We prepare and show up, the outcome is up to God. ("Pressure's off!") Faithful over Famous Prophetically speaking into someone's life. How you hold the tension between AMBITION and knowing this dream is God's dream. What God's definition of success is. Sometimes God calls you to be a dream supporter. Sanctification can be part of God's plan for you with the dream He's given you. Slow growth vs. instant gratification. How to know when God is asking you to quit or persevere. God's "Divine Strategic Plan" Sometimes a "failed" dream is really God building into you what you need for the dream. Moses' excuses with the dream God gave him. QUOTES: "Our act of obedience isn't really in pursuit of that dream, but our act of obedience is really in pursuit of Christ." (Jenny) "Wanting success is fine, but wanting Jesus is greater!" (Jenny) "We yearn for maturity and slam dunks even before taking our first steps." (Jenny) "It's not just one big dream we're pursuing; it a bunch of little dreams that make up the one big dream of pursuing Him." (Jenny) CONNECT w/ JENNY: Jenny Randle went from a career in the heart of Hollywood to a faith-based author, national speaker, and chart-topping podcaster. Her search for meaning in the everyday moments of life has led her to write her newest book Dream Come True, where Jenny encourages readers to dream on for the glory of God and good of others. Website: www.jennyrandle.com Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/FreedomCreatives Instagram: www.instagram.com/jenny.randle

IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: What overwhelm is. The two different kinds of overwhelm in a calling. Practical steps in how to eliminate overwhelm. QUOTES: "Clarity comes from action, and action can be just one simple thing." (Christa) "The longer you sit in overwhelm, the more overwhelming in gets. … The only way to make it stop growing is to do something." (Christa) "It's very empowering to take one step at a time because you gain confidence with each step that you take." (Julie) CONNECT w/ CHRISTA: Christa Hutchins equips busy Christian communicators and leaders with project management and problem solving skills so they can turn their big ideas into a successful ministry or business. She is passionate about teaching women to find practical application of the Bible in their personal, professional and ministry lives. Christa lives in south Louisiana with her husband in their delightfully empty nest. FACEBOOK:  https://facebook.com/doanewthing INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/doanewthing WEBSITE: https://doanewthing.com    

IN THIS EPISODE: Heather graciously strips away all pretense and tells us what comparison really is and how to find freedom from it. We also answer the question: "Is it wrong to want more or better in life?" Women are notorious for comparing ourselves with other women in our marriages, homes, jobs, children, body image. We can also fall into the comparison trap in our God-given dreams and in our calling. Comparison doesn't always include other people. We can also struggle when we spend our time comparing ourselves with who we feel we should be and who we used to be. QUOTES: "Comparison is the enemy's way of saying, 'God cheated you!'" (Heather) "Idols can be good things in the wrong spot." (Heather) CONNECT W/ HEATHER: WEBSITE: https://comparedtowho.me/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/comparedtowho/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/HeatherCreekmoreblog CONNECT W/ JULIE: WEBSITE: https://stuffofheaven.com INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/julie_e_holmquist FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/stuffofheaven

On today's episode, I talk with Melissa Dyer about: What a dormant dream is. What's happening behind the scenes of a dormant dream. Seasons of a dream. Things to do while waiting on God for the right season. The ONE quality a dreamer needs. And MORE.... Melissa C. Dyer is a wife, mother, business owner, and Champion of women. She's worked as a corporate executive, in Christian ministry, and as a homeschool mom. Her writing and teachings have inspired, challenged, and educated readers and listeners for more than 20 years. She's the Author of two books, Learning to Roar and Courageous Days. She's the host of the popular podcast The Cost Is Courage and she resides in sunny south Florida with her husband and fur baby Jill. She's now the mother of young adult children and an empty nester. CONNECT Website: www.MelissaCDyer.com Instagram: @melissacdyer_ HER BOOK https://www.amazon.com/Learning-Roar-lessons-courage-female/dp/1734785500/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=learning+to+roar&qid=1628529553&sr=8-3 WORKBOOKS This is the first in a set of three workbooks that will help you stay grounded and able to freely run your race with your God-given dream. DEFINED: Identity in Christ The other two workbooks are coming soon! They are: KNOWN: Intimacy with God CALLED: Impact for the Kingdom ***Go to https://stuffofheaven.com to become a Stuff of Heaven Insider. That way you'll stay up to date when the next two workbooks are released.

Do you feel like you know God the Father and God the Son, but you don't really know God the Holy Spirit? There are so many misconceptions about the Holy Spirit that can cause us to neglect His presence and to forfeit His power in our daily lives. That's why I'm excited for you to meet my guest today: Jeannie Cunnion. She and I talk about: How life is better with the Holy Spirit, How we can know ABOUT the Holy Spirit but actually not really KNOW Him, One of the Holy Spirit's strengths, and How the "go-getter" with a God-given dream needs to wait on Him. Jeannie recently published a book called "Don't Miss Out: Daring to Believe Life is Better with the Holy Spirit." You can grab your copy here. You can grab your copy here! My hope for you in this episode is that you will learn something about Him that you didn't know before and that you will get to know Him even more intimately. Website: www.jeanniecunnion.com Instagram: http://instagram.com/jeanniecunnion ***She has another book coming out in December 2021 for parents called: "Never Alone: Parenting in the Power of the Holy Spirit."

What do you do when you've heard from God, you move forward with it, but you hit a roadblock? It requires us to shift our focus! My guest on the show today is Abby McDonald. Abby is a writer and speaker whose passion is to help women find the hope of Christ in the middle of life's messes. She is the author of Shift: Changing Our Focus to See the Presence of God, and her work has been featured on Proverbs 31 Ministries, (in)Courage, Crosswalk, and more. Abby lives with her husband and three children western Maryland. TALKING POINTS: The kind of expectant we should have. How we practically fix our eyes on Jesus What we do when we think we've heard God but hit a roadblock 3 ways we interpret God saying "no" How to shift to seeing what is unseen SCRIPTURE: 2 Corinthians 4:18 QUOTES: "The problem is many of us live as though He's not there. We walk around and do life like we're orphans instead of like daughters and sons who have a helper." (Abby) "Not seeing God showing up in my life the way I expected...I started second guessing the voice of God in my life and if I was hearing Him." (Abby) "If I don't ever have any situations where I need Him, He doesn't even need to show up." (Abby) CONNECT w/ ABBY: Website: abbymcdonald.org Facebook: http://facebook.com/fearfullymademom Instagram: http://instagram.com/abbymcd7  

Stephanie Rousselle's spiritual journey took her from French atheism to biblical Christianity. She is married to a Middle-Eastern North African, and they have two teenagers. She is a Bible teacher, coach, mentor, and podcast host to Gospel Spice. Stephanie thrives on Bible-centered, inspirational writing and speaking and dark chocolate. Her passion is to give God all the glory, because she's discovered that He promises to delight her with His very own presence. TALKING POINTS: Where our identity is found. What identity in Christ means. The difference between head knowledge and experiential knowledge of God. Self-sufficiency and utter weakness. Where true power and authority come from. How walking in our calling is like seeing the Eiffel Tower. QUOTES: "We don't choose weakness -- we are weak. We choose to accept the reality of our weakness." (Stephanie) "Calling is an outward manifestation of our purpose." "We have to sit in the heavenly places before we can walk in our callings." (Julie) "God is never more weak in my life than when I am strong in myself." (Stephanie) "True POWER and AUTHORITY comes from being WITH Christ and not working FOR Him." (Julie) CONNECT: Stephanie: Website: https://gospelspice.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stephanie.rousselle.904 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephanierousselle.us/  

Your God-given dream is not some cute little thing that would be fun to do one day. God planted that seed of a dream in your heart, and He wants to see a harvest. He wants you to be bold and courageous in bringing those dreams to life. It's time to stop playing it safe with your faith, to start leaning into your calling, and to begin bringing those God-given dreams to life. On this episode, Katie Reid and I talk about: One way to discern if your dream is God's will or not. How perfectionism keeps us stuck and paralyzed. How freedom in pursuing a dream can be scary for a perfectionist. What it means to pray bold and unedited prayers. A lot of times God requires us to take a step of faith BEFORE He does the miraculous. SCRIPTURES: "Faith without works is dead" (James 2:17) "Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts..." (Colossians 3:15). "Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, 'This is the way; walk in it'" (Isaiah 30:21). QUOTES: "It doesn't depend on us, but God wants to partner with us" (Julie) "God is both POWERFUL and PERSONAL!" (Katie) "God's will is a not a tightrope." (Julie) CONNECT: You can connect with Katie at her website katiemreid.com. You can also connect with her on Instagram at @katie_m-reid and Facebook at KatieMReidWriter. NEXT STEPS: Join our growing Facebook community here!.