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In Episode 40, Lauren introduces listeners to Bill, a man who has experienced homelessness for decades that she met on a walk in her local neighborhood.

“Come out of hiding; you're safe here with me. There's no need to cover what I already see. You've got your reasons, but I hold your peace. You've been on lockdown and I hold the key.” -Steffany Gretzinger

Wonder

Do you know someone like Bill who could use a friend? Are you feeling a bit like Bill these days?


Activate

Who are you going to invite into your story? It’s time to come out of hiding. There is much beauty in store ahead.

Yield

 Imagine God singing this song over you: “Come out of hiding; you're safe here with me. There's no need to cover what I already see. You've got your reasons, but I hold your peace. You've been on lockdown and I hold the key.”

Take three deep breaths. Picture your heart in your imagination and inside of your heart, visualize an unopened door with a lock. Jesus comes to your heart and there is a key in his hand. With a big smile on his face, he takes the key and places it into the door of your heart. He unlocks the door and together, you walk inside. What do you see? Ask Jesus what he wants you to know.

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Lauren Hansen, M.Ed., is a natural storyteller and creative consultant who believes that love + words can set people free and transform relationships. As the founder of Lauren Hansen Consulting LLC, she specializes in creative consulting that guides individuals through every step of the book writing process, hosts inspiring workshops that guide people toward becoming the greatest versions of themselves, and pioneers meaningful projects with organizations that impact the globe.

As an author, speaker, and podcaster, Lauren is passionate about helping people see themselves and others more clearly, fostering deeper connections through powerful communication. She’s the host of the Strangers on The Way Podcast, author of Strangers on The Way: Finding God Through the People We Meetand Behind the Waterfall: Navigating the Uncharted Waters of Grief, and the creator of the Wholeness Journal series.

Lauren’s mission is to empower individuals to love boldly, communicate honestly, and thrive in every connection. In her free time, you’ll find her hosting spontaneous living room dance parties with her large extended family in Chicago.

Learn more at laurenhansencreative.com.