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Miracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera Thompson
How Easter Lets Us Know We Can Do Hard Things | Season 2 : Episode 24
We 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...
2025-04-17
03 min
Miracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera Thompson
How to Stay Prepared for Seasons to Change | Season 2: Episode 23
Even 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. ...
2025-04-10
05 min
Miracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera Thompson
3 Lessons Gardening Teaches Us About God | Season 2: Episode 22
It’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...
2025-04-03
06 min
Miracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera Thompson
Q & A w/ Gage: How Do We Worship? | Season 2: Episode 21
What 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...
2025-03-27
28 min
Miracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera Thompson
Sara McDowell on Choosing Worship Over Worry | Season 2: Episode 20
The most searched for Bible verse online last year was Philippians 4:6. This verse starts with, “Do not be anxious about anything…”When you start to get anxious, what's your initial response? What do you do to try and manage it?On today’s podcast, expert worship leader and vocal coach Sara McDowell shares with us how to pivot from worry into worship no matter where you are. Follow Sara for worship leading, vocal tips, and Godly wisdom at @sarascottmcdowell and www.sarascottmcdowell.com.
2025-03-20
05 min
Miracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera Thompson
Live from Bloom Conference : Where Are You Going? What Are You Called To Do? | Season 2: Episode 19
When 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...
2025-03-06
33 min
Miracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera Thompson
Q & A w/ Gage : How To Love When It’s Hard | Season 2: Episode 18
Let’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...
2025-02-27
35 min
Miracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera Thompson
Kemi Huntley - God is the Blueprint for Self Love | Season 2: Episode 17
Join us as we hear an on-the-go devo today from therapist, business owner and pastor’s wife, Kemi Huntley @selfcarebelle.In a world that often measures our worth by accomplishments, appearance, or approval from others, it’s easy to forget the truth of who we are. Let’s take the next few minutes to unpack our identity as women loved by God. Follow along on today’s Hermana Blog.
2025-02-20
03 min
Miracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera Thompson
When Intimacy Goes from Bad to Good | Season 2: Episode 16
As the calendar brings the month of February and Valentines Day back around to us once again, I'm stuck thinking about the word intimacy. Why do so many of us struggle with this word? Why is it hard for us to draw close to others, our spouse and to God?Let’s talk today about what it means to be fully know yet fully loved and the power of being close to God.Read along with the podcast in today’s Hermana Blog.
2025-02-06
05 min
Miracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera Thompson
Q & A w/ Gage: How Do We Start Something New? | Season 2: Episode 15
Let’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...
2025-01-30
33 min
Miracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera Thompson
How to Find New Strength When We Feel Weak | Season 2: Episode 14
Guess 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.
2025-01-23
04 min
Miracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera Thompson
8 Things to Quit to Start Something New | Season 2 : Episode 13
NEW 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!
2025-01-16
04 min
Miracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera Thompson
How to Look for God to do Something Brand New | Season 2: Episode 12
Is 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!
2025-01-09
05 min
Miracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera Thompson
The Least Happy Christmas Color : Advent Week 3 | Season 2: Episode 11
If 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
2024-12-19
03 min
Miracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera Thompson
The Sign We’re All Looking For : Advent Week 1 | Season 2: Episode 10
So, 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...
2024-12-05
03 min
Miracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera Thompson
The Gratitude Journals Week 4 | Season 2 : Episode 9
Happy 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.
2024-11-28
05 min
Miracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera Thompson
Gratitude Journals Week 3 | Season 2 : Episode 8
This 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...
2024-11-20
04 min
Miracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera Thompson
Gratitude Journals Week 2 | Season 2: Episode 7
If 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.
2024-11-13
07 min
Miracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera Thompson
Gratitude Journals Week 1 | Season 2: Episode 6
It 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...
2024-11-07
06 min
Miracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera Thompson
A Prayer for Election Week | Season 2: Episode 5
Let’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...
2024-10-31
05 min
Miracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera Thompson
How To Go From Grumbling to Gratitude | Season 2 : Episode 4
Do 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.”
2024-10-24
06 min
Miracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera Thompson
If You’re Struggling with Anxiety or Depression | Season 2: Episode 3
If 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...
2024-10-17
08 min
Miracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera Thompson
3 Ways to Pray When You Don’t Have the Words | Season 2 : Episode 2
Together, 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...
2024-10-10
08 min
Miracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera Thompson
What is “Glory”? | Season 2 Kickoff : Episode 1
We’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...
2024-10-03
41 min
For the Sake of a Generation
S1 EP9: Kaley Thompson
Kaley Rivera Thompson is a writer, worship leader, speaker and Go and Tell Gals certified coach. Her passion to champion women in their walk with Christ has led her to lead worship for churches and Bible teach for women’s ministries across the nation. As a busy, working wife and mom of three, Kakey knows the importance of being able to practically access time to talk to God and learn from the Bible so she started serving up on-the-go devotionals over on the “Miracle in the Mess” podcast. You can learn more about Kaley at www.kriverathompson.com and follow h...
2024-08-23
47 min
Miracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera Thompson
Refresh | Summer Sign Off : Episode 64
We’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!)
2024-06-06
18 min
Miracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera Thompson
The Motherhood You Were Meant For | Mother’s Day Month : Episode 63
If 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.
2024-05-30
04 min
Miracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera Thompson
The Heaviness of Motherhood and How to Help Carry the Weight | Mother’s Day Month : Episode 62
Let’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.
2024-05-28
03 min
Miracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera Thompson
Sacred Space | Mother’s Day Month : Episode 61
So 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.
2024-05-23
04 min
Miracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera Thompson
This is Not a Mess | Mother’s Day Month: Episode 60
Kids 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.
2024-05-21
04 min
Miracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera Thompson
Praying the Armor of God Over Our Children | Mother’s Day Month : Episode 59
Just 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.
2024-05-16
05 min
Miracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera Thompson
You’re Not a Failure, You’re a Mother | Mother’s Day Month : Episode 58
There 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.
2024-05-14
03 min
Miracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera Thompson
If You Feel Like Motherhood Has Sidelined You | Mother’s Day Month : Episode 57
What 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.
2024-05-09
04 min
Miracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera Thompson
Mom Grace | Mother’s Day Month : Episode 56
If 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.
2024-05-07
04 min
Miracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera Thompson
What Are You Connected To? | Catawba Heights Women’s Event | Episode 55
Did 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.
2024-04-30
31 min
Miracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera Thompson
It’s “Fruit” Not “Fruits” | Episode 54
Does 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.
2024-04-25
05 min
Miracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera Thompson
Don’t Quit! Rest. | Episode 53
When 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.”
2024-04-23
05 min
Miracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera Thompson
The 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.
2024-04-18
03 min
Miracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera Thompson
Hiking Partner | Episode 51
There 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.
2024-04-16
03 min
Miracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera Thompson
Someone Else’s Rain Boots | Episode 50
Have 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.)
2024-04-11
02 min
Miracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera Thompson
Brokenness is the Best Thing | Episode 49
This 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.)
2024-04-09
03 min
Miracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera Thompson
John 20 | Through the Bible Toward the Cross : Episode 48
He 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!
2024-03-28
07 min
Miracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera Thompson
John 19 | Through the Bible Toward the Cross : Episode 47
We’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)
2024-03-26
07 min
Miracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera Thompson
John 18 | Through the Bible Toward the Cross : Episode 46
Things 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)
2024-03-21
07 min
Miracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera Thompson
John 17 | Through the Bible Toward the Cross : Episode 45
In 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).
2024-03-19
05 min
Miracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera Thompson
John 16 | Through the Bible Toward the Cross : Episode 44
Jesus 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).
2024-03-14
06 min
Miracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera Thompson
John 15 | Through the Bible Toward the Cross : Episode 43
The 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)
2024-03-12
05 min
Miracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera Thompson
John 14 | Through the Bible Toward the Cross : Episode 42
Like 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.
2024-03-07
05 min
Miracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera Thompson
John 13 | Through the Bible Toward the Cross: Episode 41
This 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.
2024-03-05
06 min
Miracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera Thompson
Gage Thompson on Marriage and How to Be a Team | Real Relationship Series : Episode 40
Kaley 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.
2024-02-29
51 min
Miracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera Thompson
Toothpaste | Real Relationships Series w/Gage Thompson : Episode 39
What 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.
2024-02-27
04 min
Miracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera Thompson
Love Your Layers | Real Relationships Series w/ Gage Thompson : Episode 38
Love 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.
2024-02-20
06 min
Miracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera Thompson
Transactional or Transformational | Real Relationships Series w/ Gage Thompson : Episode 37
What 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.
2024-02-13
07 min
Miracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera Thompson
We > Me | Real Relationships Series w/ Gage Thompson : Episode 36
Did 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.
2024-02-06
05 min
Miracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera Thompson
Where Are You Going? at True Bible Study | Extended Play | Episode 35
We 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.
2024-02-01
39 min
Miracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera Thompson
Let’s Quit Burning Out | New Year New Strategy | Episode 34
Anyone 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.
2024-01-30
06 min
Miracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera Thompson
Let’s Quit Rule Following Over Jesus Following | New Year New Strategy | Episode 33
It’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.
2024-01-25
04 min
Miracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera Thompson
Let’s Quit Fighting Our Battle in Someone Else’s Armor | New Year New Strategy | Episode 32
If 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.
2024-01-23
04 min
Miracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera Thompson
Let’s Quit Thinking “No” Always Means “No” | New Year New Strategy | Episode 31
When 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.
2024-01-18
04 min
Miracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera Thompson
Let’s Quit Having ABC Faith | New Year New Strategy | Episode 30
ABC 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.
2024-01-16
03 min
Miracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera Thompson
Let’s Quit Letting Fear Hold Us Back | New Year, New Strategy | Episode 29
Here 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.
2024-01-11
04 min
Miracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera Thompson
Let’s Quit Shame | New Year, New Strategy | Episode 28
We’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
2024-01-09
05 min
Miracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera Thompson
Let’s Quit Complicating Calling | New Year, New Strategy | Episode 27
If 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.
2024-01-04
06 min
Miracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera Thompson
New Year, New Strategy Series Kickoff : How to Start Our Best Year By Quitting
No 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.
2024-01-02
04 min
Miracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera Thompson
EP Advent Series Special | Episode 26 : Billy Graham Library Women’s Christmas Event
Pull 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.
2023-12-27
44 min
Miracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera Thompson
Advent Series | Episode 25 : He Stays
This 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!
2023-12-25
04 min
Miracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera Thompson
Advent 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.
2023-12-24
03 min
Miracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera Thompson
Advent 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.
2023-12-23
03 min
Miracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera Thompson
Advent Series | Episode 22: What Christmas is all About
Did 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.
2023-12-22
02 min
Miracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera Thompson
Advent Series | Episode 21: Christmas in June
Contentment 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.
2023-12-21
03 min
Miracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera Thompson
Advent Series | Episode 20: Church is not Cancelled
Church 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.
2023-12-20
04 min
Miracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera Thompson
Advent Series | Episode 19 : Red
Do 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.
2023-12-19
01 min
Miracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera Thompson
Advent Series | Episode 18: God Isn’t Santa
I 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.
2023-12-18
03 min
Miracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera Thompson
Advent Series | Episode #17 : The Unabandoned Orphan
What 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.
2023-12-17
03 min
Miracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera Thompson
Advent Series | Episode 16 : Simply Believe
Are 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.
2023-12-16
03 min
Miracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera Thompson
Advent Series | Episode 15: Resist the Rush
Nothing 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.
2023-12-15
03 min
Miracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera Thompson
Advent Series | Episode 14: Prepare Him Room
What’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.
2023-12-14
04 min
Miracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera Thompson
Advent Series | Episode 13: Exceeding Our Expectations
We’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?
2023-12-13
03 min
Miracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera Thompson
Advent Series | Episode 12: Christmas Confetti
Ready to throw around hope, faith, joy and peace like Christmas confetti? Me too! Let’s dive in.
2023-12-12
02 min
Miracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera Thompson
Advent Series | Episode 11: A Married Little Christmas
Close 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.
2023-12-11
03 min
Miracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera Thompson
Advent 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.
2023-12-10
02 min
Miracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera Thompson
Advent Series | Episode 9: Scandalously, Recklessly Good
Jesus 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.
2023-12-09
02 min
Miracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera Thompson
Advent Series | Episode 8: A Baby Changes Everything
Want 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.
2023-12-08
03 min
Miracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera Thompson
Advent Series | Episode 7: The Present of Presence
Whew 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.
2023-12-07
02 min
Miracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera Thompson
Advent Series | Episode 6: The Game Changer
Where 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.
2023-12-06
03 min
Miracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera Thompson
Advent Series | Episode 5: A Sign
Only 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.
2023-12-05
04 min
Miracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera Thompson
Advent Series | Episode 4: All Call
We’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?
2023-12-04
02 min
Miracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera Thompson
Advent Series | Episode 3: A Secret Christmas Decoration
Shhhhh. 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.
2023-12-03
03 min
Miracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera Thompson
Advent Series | Episode 2: Don’t Miss the Messiah
We’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.
2023-12-02
03 min
Miracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera Thompson
Advent 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?
2023-12-01
02 min
Miracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera Thompson
Advent Series Kickoff: Intro to This Will Be a Sign to You
Can 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.
2023-11-15
05 min
Miracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera Thompson
Welcome to Miracle in the Mess with Kaley Rivera Thompson
Welcome 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.
2023-10-09
00 min
The Collected Podcast
S4 E4- Kaley Thompson
This week we are so excited to dive into Advent with Kaley Rivera Thompson. Kaley is a worship leader, and author of the Advent book This Will Be a Sign to You, as well as her latest devotional book– Matrimony, Motherhood and Me. In this episode, Kaley reminds us that God is always creating beauty out of our brokenness, and that He is the true light of the world. You won’t want to miss this one! Click HERE for show notes! >>>Collecting stories that remind us of who Go...
2021-12-16
49 min
Same Here
Advent: This Will Be a Sign to You (feat. Kaley Rivera Thompson)
Kaley Rivera Thompson is an author, worship leader, mom, and long-time friend. In this episode, we have her with us, pumpkin spice coffee in hand, to discuss... -advent -the practice of sowing seeds of hard work and surrendering dreams -Kaley's Advent devotional We would be SO excited if you would join us in going through this advent devotional! LINKS: As You Wander Devotional This Will Be A Sign To You Devotional Christmas Market (Link expires 11/24) Kaley's IG As...
2020-11-18
00 min
It is For Freedom
Episode 62: Kaley Thompson
Kaley Rivera Thompson is the author of "As You Wander," a journal-style devotion book for high school to college-age girls seeking to find God on their unfixed path. Her passion to see women of all ages love God and each other authentically has inspired her to lead worship for women's ministries across the greater Charlotte area and serve as a music director for students at Forest Hill Church. Kaley lives in Fort Mill, South Carolina with her husband, Gage, and daughters, Adelina and Liliana.
2020-03-03
37 min