Larissa Holland joined us in the studio, and we are so thankful that she did! Larissa and her family are such a meaningful part of ministry here at Desert Springs. Those of you from military families will relate with Larissa as she feels she doesn't have a "from" due to moving around so much as a child. Her parents became Christians when she was a young girl and shortly after that she herself came to know the Lord at age seven. It took five years for her to be in an environment that she could be discipled but once she was, she thrived and grew so much. It was then that she began to learn the importance and necessity of authentic Christian community. Eventually Larissa settled in Virginia where she met her husband Rich (yes, the co-host of the Resident Strangers podcast 😉) while they were both volunteering at a church event. The way they met and quickly fell in love is like a movie! God so clearly wanted them together. Larissa fast forwards in her story to when she and Rich had been married for 10 years. This was a difficult time in their marriage for many reasons and Larissa was feeling incredibly stuck and, in some ways, blinded by anger. She called a trusted friend for advice and counsel after a particularly rough morning and what came from that conversation changed the entire trajectory of their marriage and family. Larissa explains that had she not be in authentic community with this woman there would not have even been opportunity for this conversation. This is an interview you'll want to intently listen to and take hold of as community in Christ is absolutely necessary. We were not created to live this life alone and God's design for community is heavily communicated in Larissa's story. We really appreciate her willingness to share with us! Don't miss this message!
Resident Strangers Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5DTNZOJsGBG2C86w646xdA?si=aed43f254ce74c33
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Rich Holland's Stories Collective interview: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4O9jSmbkZgC9taWVeRiqxS?si=2129e5a6fdca496b
When the Church Was a Family by Joseph H. Hellerman: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0805447792?ref_=cm_sw_r_apin_dp_KFEHP6B4XX6E6J4DKJCD
Just Open the Door by Jen Schmidt: https://www.amazon.com/Just-Open-Door-Invitation-Generation/dp/1433643073/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1XP0TTS3SV3PH&keywords=just+open+the+door+jen+schmidt&qid=1695151342&sprefix=just+open+the+door%2Caps%2C129&sr=8-1
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