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Miracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera ThompsonGod’s Love vs. Romantic Love: What Every Woman Needs to KnowSo many of us secretly want to be in love like the movies—the meet-cute moments, the effortless romance, the promise that another person will finally make us feel whole. But what happens when real life doesn’t follow the script?In this episode of Miracle in the Mess, Kaley Rivera Thompson explores the difference between romantic love and God’s love—and why confusing the two can leave us disappointed, restless, and searching for more. Through honest reflection and Scripture, we talk about why human love was never meant to carry the weight of savin...
2026-02-0506 minMiracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera ThompsonAdvent Week 3: God Isn’t Santa | Season 3: Episode 17What happens when Christmas doesn’t feel merry and bright?In this Advent reflection, we confront a quiet misconception many of us carry into the holidays—that God is meant to act like Santa, rewarding good behavior and removing anything that feels painful or inconvenient. But Scripture reminds us that God isn’t seasonal or sentimental—He is sovereign. In Him, all things hold together (Colossians 1:16–17), even the parts of our story that feel dark, heavy, or unresolved.This episode explores the uncomfortable truth that grief, disappointment, and unanswered prayers ar...
2025-12-1803 minMiracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera ThompsonAdvent Week 1 : All Call | Season 3: Episode 16What would it have been like to hear God call you “highly favored” as a teenager? Today, we dive into Mary’s story and uncover what her courage reveals about our own calling. This Advent conversation invites you to embrace the truth that God has great things planned for you—right now, right where you are.We’re reading through Kaley’s Advent devotional titled “This Will Be A Sign To You.” Follow along with us by grabbing a copy (or a few) on Amazon: https://a.co/d/3iuXR1x
2025-12-0403 minMiracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera ThompsonThe Expectant Kind of Gratitude : Thankfulness for the Even-if and Not-Yet | Season 3: Episode 14This week, we’re talking about the kind of gratitude that doesn’t wait for a happy ending.Last year, I found myself in a season of anxiety and overwhelm—stuck in fight-or-flight mode, unable to sleep, and barely able to sit still. Most nights I ended up beside the Christmas tree with my Bible and journal, whispering prayers until I finally drifted off. It became my waiting room… and strangely, my sanctuary.If you’ve been praying for healing, waiting for breakthrough, or wondering if God hears you—this episode...
2025-11-2006 minMiracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera ThompsonThe Slow To Notice Kind of Gratitude : Thankfulness That Needs Space | Season 3: Episode 13In a world that glorifies hustle, what if true gratitude asks us to slow down?In this week’s episode of the Miracle in the Mess Podcast, Kaley Rivera Thompson shares how hurry can crowd out thankfulness — and how rest, Sabbath, and stillness make room for gratitude to grow. Through personal stories from motherhood, ministry, and her own healing journey, she invites listeners to rediscover what Psalm 23 really means when it says, “He makes me lie down.”This episode is part of the Hermana Blog series on Gratitude & Rhythms of Rest...
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#12minconvosKaley Rivera Thompson: Grace in the Story: How She Turns Struggles into Songs of Hope /EP 4226Kaley Rivera Thompson is a passionate author, copywriter, Bible teacher, speaker, and worship leader devoted to helping women live out their faith with purpose and joy. Whether she's championing women, cheering on the next generation, or sharing God's truth through words and worship, Kaley's heart shines through everything she does. When she's not writing or playing her guitar, you'll find her enjoying strong coffee, hiking trails, or taking mountain day trips with her family. Above all, she treasures her role as mom to three beautiful girls — Lina, Lili, and Ceci. Connect with Kaley: Instagram We...
2025-11-0212 minMiracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera ThompsonTable Talk : Conversations That Heal | Season 3 : Episode 11This week on the Miracle in the Mess Podcast, we’re pulling up a chair and having the kind of honest, heart-level conversations that lead to real healing.In this episode, Kaley shares her personal journey with mental health, faith, forgiveness, and what it really means to become whole in Christ—even when the process feels slow or incomplete. From learning to rest instead of push through, to recognizing God’s presence in pain, this episode invites you to pause and ask deeper questions—of yourself, of others, and of God.💛 R...
2025-10-3025 minMiracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera ThompsonIntrovert-Friendly Hospitality : Gentle Ways to Love & Leave People Better | Season 3: Episode 10Do you love people but still find yourself craving quiet after hosting? You’re not alone.In this episode of the Miracle in the Mess Podcast, Kaley opens up about discovering her own introverted heart — and how she’s learned to practice hospitality in gentle, sustainable ways. From setting clear boundaries to finding small pockets of rest in the middle of the chaos, this episode is full of encouragement for anyone who wants to love others well without burning out.You’ll hear real stories, biblical reflections, and practical rhythms...
2025-10-2307 minMiracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera ThompsonOpen Door, Open Heart: Finding Unity at the Table | Season 3: Episode 7In a time when division fills our news feeds and even our family group texts, what if unity doesn’t start in Washington but around our kitchen tables? In this episode of the Miracle in the Mess Podcast, Kaley shares how simple acts of hospitality—like chili and cornbread or taco night—can create space for reconciliation, empathy, and hope.Drawing from Romans 12:13 and the example of Jesus, this conversation invites you to slow down, put away the screens, and make room at your table for connection. You’ll also hear three easy meal ideas to...
2025-10-0205 minMiracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera ThompsonLiving Fully in the Last Quarter | Season 3: Episode 5As we step into the final quarter of the year, it’s easy to feel weighed down by the heaviness of our world and the pressure to do more. In this episode of the Miracle in the Mess Podcast, Kaley shares how to reframe productivity—not as endless striving, but as faithfully focusing on what God has actually called us to.Through Scripture, reflection, and practical steps, you’ll be encouraged to create your own Faithful Finish List—a simple way to release distractions, pray intentionally, and finish 2025 with purpose and light.
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Not Just Waiting Podcast04. Waiting Well with Open Hands with Kaley Rivera ThompsonThis week on the Not Just Waiting Podcast, I’m joined by my friend Kaley Rivera Thompson—author, copywriter, Bible teacher, speaker, worship leader, and mom of three girls.Kaley’s story is full of encouragement for anyone in a waiting season. We talk about:How structure actually makes room for spontaneity and rest Why worship became her weapon in a season of struggleThe importance of holding life with open hands before God Practical rhythms like “Pancake Saturday” that bring peace into busy livesKaley shares so vulnerabl...
2025-08-2636 minMiracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera ThompsonHow to Adult Well: Trading Shiny Success for a Salty, Faith-Filled Life | Season 3: Episode 1Welcome to season three of the Miracle in the Mess Podcast! 🎉Someone recently asked me, “How do we adult well?” And honestly? The more I live, the more I realize it’s less about figuring out life’s perfect formula and more about following Jesus into the ordinary, messy, beautiful parts of our days.This episode is packed with practical and faith-filled encouragement for women navigating adulthood, calling, and purpose. Together we’ll explore:What God says about growing in maturityHow to focus less on me and more on...
2025-08-2106 minMiracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera ThompsonHow Easter Lets Us Know We Can Do Hard Things | Season 2 : Episode 24We assume that because it’s tough God isn’t in it. Because this time is dark and painful, it must be Satan. It’s a consequence. A burden. A pain. But the Bible calls Jesus a man of sorrows. Well aquatinted with grief and pain and rejection. (Isaiah 53:3)Over 2,000 years ago he was unjustly put on trial for crimes he didn’t do. Undeservingly beaten for a law he never broke. And unashamedly hung on a cross for sins he hadn’t committed. The result...
2025-04-1703 minMiracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera ThompsonHow to Stay Prepared for Seasons to Change | Season 2: Episode 23Even if you don’t live in a climate that experiences weekly weather surprises in the spring, we have all experienced shocking change. Besides death (and taxes, ha!), change is one of the only things that are inevitable in life. It’s not these continual shifts in seasons that tend to rock us. What’s hard is when we aren’t prepared for them. When a huge life problem, financial hardship, or a soul wrenching senario slams into our lives like an unexpected April shower, it’s miserable. We are caught in a spring rain without a coat. ...
2025-04-1005 minMiracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera Thompson3 Lessons Gardening Teaches Us About God | Season 2: Episode 22It’s so exciting to watch a garden grow but it also requires a ton of time and continuous effort. Yet, I plant and harvest again and again, year after year, because I don’t think God has used anything to teach me more about life. With my hands in the loam, He reveals to me His principals, character, and technique for allowing His creation to thrive. So, as we dive into April, I felt like this was the opportune time for us to talk about three of these lessons God has...
2025-04-0306 minMiracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera ThompsonQ & A w/ Gage: How Do We Worship? | Season 2: Episode 21What even is worship? What can we carry worship beyond Sunday morning music at a church service and into our everyday lives?Let’s ask my husband Gage about what worshipping God can look like from the deer stand, silence in his truck and at the office. In this podcast we talk about worshipping in spirit and truth, how worship can reflect masculinity, and we even celebrate Gage’s birthday. Ready? Let’s dive in! 💌 Stay connected with Kaley by signin...
2025-03-2728 minMiracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera ThompsonLive from Bloom Conference : Where Are You Going? What Are You Called To Do? | Season 2: Episode 19When I started to pray about the theme of “Equip” and what God would want to highlight this weekend, two questions came to my mind that I think God wants you to find answers to. The first is “Where am I going?” And the second is “What am I called to do?” You can’t be equipped to embark on a lifelong journey of following Christ if you don’t know where you’re going and what you’re doing, right?So let’s get some answers and leave here today confident i...
2025-03-0633 minMiracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera ThompsonQ & A w/ Gage : How To Love When It’s Hard | Season 2: Episode 18Let’s be real— Choosing to love someone can be really, really hard. And this can make us want to give up on love, right? We either think we aren’t serving our relationships well or they aren’t serving us. The temptation is to give up.So let’s ask Gage:Why do you think it’s important to keep choosing to love even though people will inevitably let you down?How do you find the bravery to love and giv...
2025-02-2735 minMiracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera ThompsonQ & A w/ Gage: How Do We Start Something New? | Season 2: Episode 15Let’s sit down with my husband, entrepreneur and former professional athlete, Gage, and ask him the hard questions about starting something new. Like…How do we find the bravery to take the first step?What’s our strategy?How do we identify godly counsel and surround ourselves with the right people to help us get where we need to go? How do we fail forward?This is a special, extended play podcast that I hope...
2025-01-3033 minMiracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera ThompsonHow to Find New Strength When We Feel Weak | Season 2: Episode 14Guess what she said to me?“You’re stronger than you think.” If you’re in a season too where you feel weak, let’s take a few short minutes to talk about how we can access new strength in Christ.
2025-01-2304 minMiracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera Thompson8 Things to Quit to Start Something New | Season 2 : Episode 13NEW YEAR, NEW STRATEGY1/13/2025 0 Comments PictureYou’re FREE ebook is at the end of this blog!We’ve all heard the phrase “New year, New Me” about one thousand times. But here’s the deal, we don’t really need a new “us.” Why? Because we start things and don’t finish them. We make New Year’s resolutions and forget what they are by February. When the pressure is on us to fix us, we’re fail every time, right? What we’ve been doing isn’t working!
2025-01-1604 minMiracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera ThompsonHow to Look for God to do Something Brand New | Season 2: Episode 12Is there really “nothing new under the sun” or is God “doing a new thing”? Can we expect 2025 to hold anything original? Will God actually do something fresh for us? While there may be nothing new under the sun, Solomon didn’t say there wasn’t anything new from heaven. Let’s talk about the new thing God might be up to in our 2025.Follow along on the Hermana Blog!
2025-01-0905 minMiracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera ThompsonThe Least Happy Christmas Color : Advent Week 3 | Season 2: Episode 11If you feel like you’re seeing red this Christmas…Take it all in with the God who is painting the big picture. The intent of the artist of your life is for you to draw uncomfortably close this Christmas.Will you dare to walk with God to the edge of your emotion? What’s below the surface?Let’s talk all about emotions and the holidays in today’s super short on-the-go devo. www.kriverathompson.com
2024-12-1903 minMiracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera ThompsonThe Sign We’re All Looking For : Advent Week 1 | Season 2: Episode 10So, how do we know God’s words are true for us? What is our sign? Sometimes, like the shepherds, we need proof that we actually play a great part in God's story and that His Word is true for us. Even though Jesus is no longer physically here lying in a manger, He is still present, living, and active on earth. Let’s talk about the sign we’re all looking for this Christmas and how to find it!Grab your c...
2024-12-0503 minMiracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera ThompsonThe Gratitude Journals Week 4 | Season 2 : Episode 9Happy Thanksgiving! In this episode, we’re going to take a moment to identify the weapons God has equipped us with to fight our giants. When it’s hard to give thanks for the battle, here’s how we start to give praise for our unique giftings— our own miracles in the mess of Thanksgiving.DON’T FORGET— next week we kick off Advent! Grab your copy of “This Will Be A Sign To You” on Amazon as your shopping. We can’t wait to bring heaven home this December.
2024-11-2805 minMiracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera ThompsonGratitude Journals Week 3 | Season 2 : Episode 8This is not something I’m proud of…But I tend to choose grumbling over gratitude.I can point out a negative over a positive in a second. In times of stress, my world becomes black and white— here’s what’s working and here’s what’s not. There is no in between. You too? If you find yourself grumbling today, try gratitude instead. Just try it. You may find that your passive aggressive comments turn into praise, anxiety gives...
2024-11-2004 minMiracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera ThompsonGratitude Journals Week 2 | Season 2: Episode 7If Thanksgiving is hard this year ...In seasons of suffering, our thanksgiving is a “sacrifice of praise” (Hebrews 13:15). When my hallelujah is worn out, here are three things I have been so grateful for that carry me through until a strong song of praise is back on my lips…Don’t forget to follow along on the Hermana Blog.And be sure to grab your copy of “This Will Be A Sign To You” before we dive in this December.
2024-11-1307 minMiracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera ThompsonGratitude Journals Week 1 | Season 2: Episode 6It would be incredibly easy this week to hop over to a favorite social media outlet to vent, seek solace from a comment section, or leave something nasty in the feed of an outspoken individual with a view that opposes our own. There, take that! But, what if we didn’t?What if we allowed this month that is blanketed in the theme of gratitude to actually inspire us to unity instead?Here are three ideas for how to thank God for someone that is opposing you an...
2024-11-0706 minMiracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera ThompsonA Prayer for Election Week | Season 2: Episode 5Let’s take five minutes to pray over our nation and the candidates that will hold office for the next four years. As I was flipping through an old book a few days ago, a paper bookmark fell out and skidded across the floor. I strolled over to its landing place and picked it up. Instantly, I noticed the title of the writing inscribed across the paper placeholder, “Prayer for Local and National Elections.” It was a prayer from Derek Prince Ministries that dated back to October of 1980. While it was written forty-four years ago du...
2024-10-3105 minMiracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera ThompsonHow To Go From Grumbling to Gratitude | Season 2 : Episode 4Do you ever find yourself in a state of grumbling instead of gratitude too? Aren’t we all prone to forget what the Lord has done?We as humans are naturally bent toward negativity and, if we aren’t intentional about reconfiguring our mind to dwell on the goodness of God, we will find ourselves missing our blessings for our burdens. 1 Samuel 12:14 instructs us to “be sure to fear the Lord and serve him faithfully with all your heart; consider what great things he has done for you.”
2024-10-2406 minMiracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera ThompsonIf You’re Struggling with Anxiety or Depression | Season 2: Episode 3If You Find Yourself Struggling with Anxiety or Depression Today…First and foremost, you are not alone. I’ve had several bad nights of sleep and have felt on the verge of a panic attack for over a week now. I can’t put my finger on why, but for years I’ve battled through cycles of this.We can do “all the right things” and still struggle. So, if this season feels exceptionally dark to you, bring it to the light. It may feel like on...
2024-10-1708 minMiracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera Thompson3 Ways to Pray When You Don’t Have the Words | Season 2 : Episode 2Together, we are reading the news headlines and scrolling on social media and our souls are shattering. People need help. Maybe even we ourselves need help. We want to pray but this is all so overwhelming. So, where do we start? How do we find words to wrap up our devastating and divisive moment in order to bring it all to the feet of Jesus? What do we say when we don’t know what to pray anymore? Tune in today to find out three ways we can pray when we don’t have the...
2024-10-1008 minMiracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera ThompsonWhat is “Glory”? | Season 2 Kickoff : Episode 1We’re back with a special fall kickoff episode! “Glory” is one of those words we use so often in Christiandom that we can forget what it means. “God we give you glory…” At Christmas in all the Church plays we quote the angel saying, “Glory to God in the highest.” “All glory and honor and power…” We’ve all heard some iteration of this, right? But what are we really talking about when we use the word “glory?”Let’s find out!Download the FREE “Glory” ebook on Kale...
2024-10-0341 minMiracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera ThompsonRefresh | Summer Sign Off : Episode 64We’re signing off for the summer in a big way! With a free ebook and conversation about walking with intentionality this season so that we can run full speed ahead into our callings and love our souls, community and families well. Here’s how we can leave this summer refreshed. (Get your free ebook by signing up for Kaley’s newsletter!)
2024-06-0618 minMiracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera ThompsonThe Motherhood You Were Meant For | Mother’s Day Month : Episode 63If you’ve ever had an identity crisis as a mom, you’re not alone. Here’s how we can find out the answers to our questions and discover the motherhood we were meant for. Mother’s Day Month on-the-go devos are coming straight out of Kaley’s devotional “Matrimony, Motherhood and Me,” available on her website at www.kriverathompson.com or on Amazon.
2024-05-3004 minMiracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera ThompsonThe Heaviness of Motherhood and How to Help Carry the Weight | Mother’s Day Month : Episode 62Let’s face it, we need a motherhood revival! In today’s episode, let’s talk about how we can stop independently fighting for our children and start working together to raise up the next generation. Where we’re quit comparing and begin championing each other on. Mother’s Day Month on-the-go devos are coming straight out of Kaley’s devotional “Matrimony, Motherhood and Me,” available on her website at www.kriverathompson.com or on Amazon.
2024-05-2803 minMiracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera ThompsonSacred Space | Mother’s Day Month : Episode 61So much is vying for our space — kids, spouses, friends, church, work, play. Not to mention the stuff in our homes, on our bodies, and in our environment. When we fill our lives to the brim, there’s no room for rest and growth. Let’s talk about how to make some margin and keep our space sacred! This month’s podcasts are from Kaley’s devotional book “Matrimony, Motherhood and Me,” available on her website (Shop with discount code MOM10) or on Amazon.
2024-05-2304 minMiracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera ThompsonThis is Not a Mess | Mother’s Day Month: Episode 60Kids swimming in a sea of toys. The crumbs littering the cabinet tops. Clothes spilling out from laundry baskets. What a mess! Or is it? Let’s talk about the miracles God wants us to see when what’s in front of us as mothers is messy.
2024-05-2104 minMiracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera ThompsonPraying the Armor of God Over Our Children | Mother’s Day Month : Episode 59Just like we as moms lay out clothes for our kids, God also has a perfect outfit He picked out and designed just for them. Here’s how we can pray the Armor of God over our children. Find this prayer template on Kaley’s Instagram (@kriverathompson) and in her newsletter. Sign up at www.kriverathompson.com.
2024-05-1605 minMiracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera ThompsonYou’re Not a Failure, You’re a Mother | Mother’s Day Month : Episode 58There are A LOT of labels slapped on us as moms. But there’s one that we really tend to proclaim more than we should over ourselves— “failure.” When we miss the mark as a mom, maybe failing isn’t actually the worst thing. And it certainly doesn’t make us “failures”. Let’s talk about who we really are instead. For more on-the-go devotions like this one, grab Kaley’s book, “Matrimony, Motherhood and Me” on her website (use code MOM10 for discount!) at www.kriverathompson.com or on Amazon.
2024-05-1403 minMiracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera ThompsonIf You Feel Like Motherhood Has Sidelined You | Mother’s Day Month : Episode 57What if the secret place isn’t the sideline we tend to think it is? Mom, all the little things are making a bigger impact than we realize. Keep joining us all this month as we celebrate motherhood and cheer each other on! Grab Kaley’s “Matrimony, Motherhood and Me” devotional on Amazon or her website at www.kriverathompson.com.
2024-05-0904 minMiracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera ThompsonMom Grace | Mother’s Day Month : Episode 56If you’ve ever struggled with “mom guilt”, here’s how we can throw in the towel and exchange it for “mom grace” instead. Keep joining us this month as we continue to celebrate motherhood and cheer each other on! Grab Kaley’s “Matrimony, Motherhood and Me” devotional book on Amazon or her website at www.kriverathompson.com.
2024-05-0704 minMiracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera ThompsonWhat Are You Connected To? | Catawba Heights Women’s Event | Episode 55Did you catch that? It’s “fruit” not fruits. And maybe there’s some intentionality to the way the Fruit of the Spirit are tossed into the Bible basket. Let’s learn about our unique connectivity with Christ, a message Kaley shared recently with Catawba Heights Baptist Women’s Ministry. Find out more at www.kriverathompson.com.
2024-04-3031 minMiracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera ThompsonIt’s “Fruit” Not “Fruits” | Episode 54Does it seem like God is cutting something or someone away from you? Here’s how He may not be dividing your blessing but multiplying His character and glory through your life through the process.
2024-04-2505 minMiracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera ThompsonDon’t Quit! Rest. | Episode 53When we’re close to burn out, we’re really left with two options: quit or rest. Let’s find out what God wants us to do by learning what Jesus really meant when He said “my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”
2024-04-2305 minMiracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera ThompsonThe Weathering of Worry | Episode 52“There’s no bad weather, only bad clothes.” If we haven’t put in the right gear to protect our hearts and minds, the weathering of worry can leave us pretty miserable. Here’s a few layers of covering we can put on when worry and anxiety threaten to take us out.
2024-04-1803 minMiracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera ThompsonHiking Partner | Episode 51There is a danger to following God. When the climb is great, here’s how you can identify some people to make the trek with you and finish difficult seasons strong.
2024-04-1603 minMiracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera ThompsonSomeone Else’s Rain Boots | Episode 50Have you ever tried to help someone and ended up hurting them instead? Listen to today’s podcast as we talk about how walking in someone else’s rain boots might change how well we weather life’s storms. (This is an excerpt from “As You Wander.” Find the full devotional on Amazon or at www.kriverathompson.com.)
2024-04-1102 minMiracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera ThompsonBrokenness is the Best Thing | Episode 49This is the surprising reason why our brokenness is actually the best. Listen to find out why, if life feels stirred up, God might be preparing us to grow. (This is an excerpt from “As You Wander.” Find the full devotional book at www.kriverathompson.com.)
2024-04-0903 minMiracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera ThompsonJohn 20 | Through the Bible Toward the Cross : Episode 48He is not here. He is risen! Meet the angels and Mary at the empty tomb. See the risen Jesus. Put your hands in His scars with Thomas. And then, like the disciples, go and tell! Happy Easter!
2024-03-2807 minMiracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera ThompsonJohn 19 | Through the Bible Toward the Cross : Episode 47We’re here at the foot of the cross. This is the story of how Jesus is crucified, His last words are spoken, and they lay Him in His temporary tomb. It’s Friday but Sunday is coming… (Download your Easter Bible reading plan on Kaley’s website at www.kriverathompson.com)
2024-03-2607 minMiracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera ThompsonJohn 18 | Through the Bible Toward the Cross : Episode 46Things are heating up in John 18. Jesus is arrested, a sword fight tries to break out, and the Jewish people turn their back on their own king. The cross is near and we can tangibly start to feel it as we head further into the Easter story. (Follow along with our Easter Bible reading plan available on Kaley’s website at www.kriverathompson.com)
2024-03-2107 minMiracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera ThompsonJohn 17 | Through the Bible Toward the Cross : Episode 45In this chapter, Jesus prays for us! Let His words wash over you personally and spark unity in your community as you hear Him pray for God’s glory, His disciples, and for all believers. (Be sure to keep following along and grab your Easter Bible reading plan at www.kriverathompson.com).
2024-03-1905 minMiracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera ThompsonJohn 16 | Through the Bible Toward the Cross : Episode 44Jesus prophesies returning to His father and leaving behind the Spirit. He tells of His own death, the scattering of the disciples and boldly proclaims a statement we cling to often even as modern day believers. He says, “Take heart, for I have overcome the world.” (Be sure to follow along and grab your Easter Bible reading plan at kriverathompson.com).
2024-03-1406 minMiracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera ThompsonJohn 15 | Through the Bible Toward the Cross : Episode 43The Last Supper concludes as Jesus offers his disciples these commands: to abide in Him and love one another. This chapter lingers with warnings of the persecution to come for Jesus and all those who follow Him. (Don’t forget to grab your Easter Bible reading plan at www.kriverathompson.com)
2024-03-1205 minMiracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera ThompsonJohn 14 | Through the Bible Toward the Cross : Episode 42Like the disciples, we need comfort assurance. Listen and receive Jesus’ words both for them and us as He offers them peace and His presence as they get up from the table and step toward Calvary.
2024-03-0705 minMiracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera ThompsonJohn 13 | Through the Bible Toward the Cross: Episode 41This March we’re walking through the book of John toward Easter, Jesus’ death and resurrection. Let’s start here— sit down at the table while Jesus washes His disciples feet and prophecies his betrayal.
2024-03-0506 minMiracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera ThompsonGage Thompson on Marriage and How to Be a Team | Real Relationship Series : Episode 40Kaley puts her husband Gage on the hot seat to answer hard questions about marriage, relationships and how to practically live out Biblical concepts. Check it out! Grab Kaley’s devotional “Matrimony, Motherhood and Me” at kriverathompson.org and on Amazon.
2024-02-2951 minMiracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera ThompsonToothpaste | Real Relationships Series w/Gage Thompson : Episode 39What do toothpaste and celebrating our differences have in common? We’d love to tell you. Join Kaley and Gage as they talk about how personal quirks can cultivate a better relationship.
2024-02-2704 minMiracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera ThompsonLove Your Layers | Real Relationships Series w/ Gage Thompson : Episode 38Love over time gets shaken up. What do we do with the stirring? Is it all a mess or something more? Join Kaley and Gage as they talk about how to “Love Your Layers” when life gets lopsided.
2024-02-2006 minMiracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera ThompsonTransactional or Transformational | Real Relationships Series w/ Gage Thompson : Episode 37What does it look like to be on the same team as your spouse? Join Kaley and her husband, Gage, to talk about how we can take marriage from a scoreboard against one another to a springboard for loving each other better.
2024-02-1307 minMiracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera ThompsonWe > Me | Real Relationships Series w/ Gage Thompson : Episode 36Did you know that in counseling they consider the client the marriage itself, not the individuals. So let’s talk about tearing down walls to practically build a unified life as a couple.
2024-02-0605 minMiracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera ThompsonWhere Are You Going? at True Bible Study | Extended Play | Episode 35We have some big questions to answer like “Where are we going?” “What are we really called to do?” Join Kaley and True Bible Study at Forest Hill Church in Charlotte, NC to gain clarity and direction for some of our vaguest questions.
2024-02-0139 minMiracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera ThompsonLet’s Quit Burning Out | New Year New Strategy | Episode 34Anyone else love to burn the candle at both ends? What happens when our flame goes out and we need to find our God-given fire again? Let’s quit the cycle of burnout by allowing God to blow on the embers of our heart. Download the free New Year, New Strategy ebook at www.kriverathompson.com.
2024-01-3006 minMiracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera ThompsonLet’s Quit Rule Following Over Jesus Following | New Year New Strategy | Episode 33It’s a little easier to drift toward black and white rule following instead of truly walking in a dynamic relationship with Jesus. Today, let’s quit rule follow over Jesus following. Here’s how… Download the free New Year, New Strategy ebook at www.kriverathompson.com.
2024-01-2504 minMiracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera ThompsonLet’s Quit Fighting Our Battle in Someone Else’s Armor | New Year New Strategy | Episode 32If we want to win our battle, we can’t do it in someone else’s armor. If we’re walking into the battlefield of our lives weighted down by what doesn’t actually work, here’s how to take it off. Download the free New Year, New Strategy ebook at www.kriverathompson.com.
2024-01-2304 minMiracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera ThompsonLet’s Quit Thinking “No” Always Means “No” | New Year New Strategy | Episode 31When we get a “no” it might not always be a “no” from God. So when do we stop trying vs. quit taking “no” for an answer? If we’re knocking on the right door, it will eventually open. Let’s talk about how. Download the free New Year, New Strategy ebook at www.kriverathompson.com.
2024-01-1804 minMiracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera ThompsonLet’s Quit Having ABC Faith | New Year New Strategy | Episode 30ABC isn’t a cute brand name. It stands for Already Been Chewed. Find out about the gum game that we might need to quit playing as believers. While it’s great to hear about the character of Christ, it’s best to know him for ourselves. Download the free New Year, New Strategy ebook at www.kriverathompson.com.
2024-01-1603 minMiracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera ThompsonLet’s Quit Letting Fear Hold Us Back | New Year, New Strategy | Episode 29Here are three quick things to fight fear this new year and step confidently into our callings. Ready for a quit activity? Exchange the lies with Truth in your free New Year, New Strategy ebook at www.kriverathompson.com.
2024-01-1104 minMiracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera ThompsonLet’s Quit Shame | New Year, New Strategy | Episode 28We’re done today with the shame game. Because if we’re shackled to shame, we’re not walking in our God-given freedom. Let’s hop out of the spiritual timeout chair we’ve placed ourselves in and step forward in full faith that we are not condemned. Be sure to grab your free “New Year, New Strategy” ebook at www.kriverathompson.com
2024-01-0905 minMiracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera ThompsonLet’s Quit Complicating Calling | New Year, New Strategy | Episode 27If you’ve been struggling with the question, “What am I called to do?” I have good news! There’s an answer. The first thing we’re going to quit out of the gate in 2024 is complicating our calling. Let’s take the next five minutes to find out what God made you to do. Download the FREE ebook for this New Year, New Strategy series at www.kriverathompson.com.
2024-01-0406 minMiracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera ThompsonNew Year, New Strategy Series Kickoff : How to Start Our Best Year By QuittingNo more “New Year, New Me.” Because we don’t need a new us. We need less us, more Jesus and a better strategy. So here are 8 things to quit to start running in our God-given callings. Grab your FREE “New Year, New Strategy” ebook with 8 devotions and 4 quit activities at www.kriverathompson.com.
2024-01-0204 minMiracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera ThompsonEP Advent Series Special | Episode 26 : Billy Graham Library Women’s Christmas EventPull up a chair and join us live from the Billy Graham Library Women’s Christmas Event. Last month, Kaley had the honor of bringing an Advent message and special music to the women at the Library to kickoff Christmas. Savor the season a little longer by listening, reflecting and singing along.
2023-12-2744 minMiracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera ThompsonAdvent Series | Episode 25 : He StaysThis is the promise of Christmas: Jesus stays! He stays with us, in us, and moved through us. We have every reason to celebrate. Let’s party!
2023-12-2504 minMiracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera ThompsonAdvent Series | Episode 24: He’s Here!Are we expecting Jesus to show up today and every day like we do on Christmas morning? Jesus is here and, from the moment he appeared, He’s never left our side.
2023-12-2403 minMiracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera ThompsonAdvent Series | Episode 23 : What’s Next?What’s our obsession with the questions of “what’s next?” and “now what?” Here’s how we can keep in mind that the present and in the real present. There are miracles unfolding right now if we’ll just look for them.
2023-12-2303 minMiracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera ThompsonAdvent Series | Episode 22: What Christmas is all AboutDid you know there is a 400 year gap between the Old and New Testament? 400 years!! When we’re asking for an answer to prayer, here’s how Christmas is a reminder of God’s presence in the waiting.
2023-12-2202 minMiracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera ThompsonAdvent Series | Episode 21: Christmas in JuneContentment ends where comparison begins. What if this year we committed to show up for our reel Christmas instead of setting out to create a highlight reel. Let’s dare not to compare.
2023-12-2103 minMiracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera ThompsonAdvent Series | Episode 20: Church is not CancelledChurch has never actually been cancelled and we’re about to prove it. Find out about one the most scandalous things Jesus did in his time here on earth and how that leaves the Church always open.
2023-12-2004 minMiracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera ThompsonAdvent Series | Episode 19 : RedDo you know what Christmas color isn’t a happy color? Red. If that color is making a splash on the emotional canvas of your Christmas, here’s how to take it all in with the God who’s painting the big picture.
2023-12-1901 minMiracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera ThompsonAdvent Series | Episode 18: God Isn’t SantaI know. Shocker. God isn’t Santa. But let’s talk about how to acknowledge that he is sovereign in this and every season. When the holidays are hard, he’s here. Let’s talk about it.
2023-12-1803 minMiracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera ThompsonAdvent Series | Episode #17 : The Unabandoned OrphanWhat if I told you orphans are in your community? They’re your neighbor, in the school down the street, at your church. What would you do? Listen in to notice someone you may have not seen before.
2023-12-1703 minMiracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera ThompsonAdvent Series | Episode 16 : Simply BelieveAre you a “True Believer”? If you are, or if you’ve ever believed in the magic of Christmas for even just a moment, this is for you! What does it mean to simply believe in God? Let’s find out.
2023-12-1603 minMiracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera ThompsonAdvent Series | Episode 15: Resist the RushNothing quite says we’re halfway through December like the story you’re about to hear. Ready for a laugh and reminder to savor the season? Let’s dive in.
2023-12-1503 minMiracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera ThompsonAdvent Series | Episode 14: Prepare Him RoomWhat’s your favorite Christmas carol? Mine is “Joy to the World” mainly because of this one line— “let every heart prepare Him room.” What’s taking up space in our heart this season? Let’s pause, reflect, and make more room for Jesus.
2023-12-1404 minMiracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera ThompsonAdvent Series | Episode 13: Exceeding Our ExpectationsWe’re never really used to the way false expectations ruin our experiences. That’s probably why when Jesus came so surprisingly, we didn’t believe He was actually here. So, what would change if we simply expected Jesus to show up this Christmas? What secret miracles might He surprise us with?
2023-12-1303 minMiracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera ThompsonAdvent Series | Episode 12: Christmas ConfettiReady to throw around hope, faith, joy and peace like Christmas confetti? Me too! Let’s dive in.
2023-12-1202 minMiracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera ThompsonAdvent Series | Episode 11: A Married Little ChristmasClose your eyes and step back in time with me to a snowy, stunning Christmas in Aspen, Colorado. There’s something God taught me there that I want you to know here and now. Take a good seat by your Christmas tree, turn to Isaiah 11:1-5, and let’s dive in.
2023-12-1103 minMiracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera ThompsonAdvent Series | Episode 10: Dwell As Well“The Great Commission” might just be the commission of Christmas. So, if we’re sent out by God, what are we actually supposed to do when we step out to serve? Here’s the one word clue we can find in John 1:14.
2023-12-1002 minMiracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera ThompsonAdvent Series | Episode 9: Scandalously, Recklessly GoodJesus was born into the business of defying the odds. So let’s not forget that was have a great God at work in our ordinary lives. Today’s podcast reminds us that, in a dark world, God calls us to be the light.
2023-12-0902 minMiracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera ThompsonAdvent Series | Episode 8: A Baby Changes EverythingWant to know what the moment was like when my husband and I found out we were having our first baby? What does that have to do with encountering Jesus this Christmas? Our everything is about to be forever changed. Let’s dive in.
2023-12-0803 minMiracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera ThompsonAdvent Series | Episode 7: The Present of PresenceWhew boy do I struggle with this one. Can we all admit that focusing on the real reason we celebrate this season is hard sometimes? As we’re rushing around, here is the reminder that we all need to that Jesus’ presence can lead us to be present.
2023-12-0702 minMiracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera ThompsonAdvent Series | Episode 6: The Game ChangerWhere our sports fans at? Did you know that Christmas is the greatest game-changers in history? Here’s what we mean… grab your “This Will Be a Sogn to You” book and let’s dive in.
2023-12-0603 minMiracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera ThompsonAdvent Series | Episode 5: A SignOnly 20 days until Christmas!! Breathe in. Breathe out. We’re doing this season differently this year, remember? Best of all, we’re walking toward Christmas together. How do we know God’s words are true for us? Like the star that pointed the wisemen toward Jesus, what’s our sign? Let’s dive in.
2023-12-0504 minMiracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera ThompsonAdvent Series | Episode 4: All CallWe’re back with day 4 of our Advent series titled “This Will Be a Sign to You.” While there will never be another young woman like Mary called to bring Jesus into the world, there is an all call for everyone everywhere to be Jesus to the world around them. What great things will you allow God to call you to today?
2023-12-0402 minMiracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera ThompsonAdvent Series | Episode 3: A Secret Christmas DecorationShhhhh. Don’t tell. But, I have a secret Christmas decoration I leave out all year long. Want to find out what it is? Let’s talk about encountering Jesus and our favorite holiday decor. Share your photos and thoughts on social media by using the hashtag #MiracleintheMessPodcast and tag me at @kriverathompson! I can’t wait to see where this conversation takes us.
2023-12-0303 minMiracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera ThompsonAdvent Series | Episode 2: Don’t Miss the MessiahWe’re back with our December series based off Kaley’s Advent devotional, “This Will Be a Sign to You.” If you want to find Jesus this Christmas season, here’s one thing you can do.
2023-12-0203 minMiracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera ThompsonAdvent Series | Episode 1: What Is Advent?It’s December 1st and we’re kicking off Advent with our first reading in “This Will Be a Sign to You,” Kaley’s Advent devotional. Let’s answer the question we all need to ask this Christmas- What is Advent?
2023-12-0102 minMiracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera ThompsonAdvent Series Kickoff: Intro to This Will Be a Sign to YouCan you believe it? It’s the first episode of Miracle in the Mess! And in typical MITM fashion, we’re going to cut right to the chase. Here’s what we’re doing to kick off the month ahead and live out the intent of Advent. You can grab “This Will Be a Sign To You” on my website (www.kriverathompson.com) or on Amazon (https://a.co/d/0ZHDAac). Ready to hear all about the Christmas party we’re about to have? Let’s dive in.
2023-11-1505 minMiracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera ThompsonWelcome to Miracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera ThompsonWelcome to Miracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera Thompson! This is the podcast serving up Biblical thoughts and on-the-go devotionals in five minutes or less. With Kaley, we believe that short breaks with God can lead to big breakthroughs in our faith. There are miracles in the mess if we’ll just take a short moment to look for them.
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