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The Love OfferingWhere Pain and Jesus Collide: A Healing Conversation with Willow WestonWhat if the place you most want to avoid is the very place where Jesus wants to meet you? In this week’s episode of The Love Offering Podcast, I had the meaningful opportunity to talk with author and speaker Willow Weston about her powerful new book, Collide. Life rarely unfolds the way we imagine it will. Heartbreak, loss, trauma, disappointment, and shame can leave us feeling scattered and unsure of how to move forward. Many of us try to outrun the pain or bury it beneath busy lives and brave faces. But as Willow gently reminds us, unresolved hur...
2026-03-1031 min
The Love OfferingA Jewish Woman's Journey to Christian Faith: A Conversation with Cara ShineWhat if one quiet moment of kindness could echo far beyond what you see? This week on The Love Offering Podcast, I spoke with Cara Shine about her powerful memoir, The Hallway Miracle: The Prayer that Opened a Jewish Heart. Cara grew up shaped by antisemitic bullying and a deep wariness of Christians. Years later, she found herself working in an elementary school as the only Jewish staff member among Christian coworkers—watching closely to see whether faith was real or merely words. Set during the fearful days of the 2002 sniper attacks in the Washington, D...
2026-03-0338 min
The Love OfferingRedefining Hustle and Success: A Conversation with Erin HarriganHave you ever felt that quiet tension between your ambition and your faith? You love Jesus.You’re grateful for the gifts and opportunities He’s given you.And yet… the pace feels relentless. The meetings, the deadlines, the expectations, the invisible pressure to keep achieving and proving. Even when things are going well, there can still be a restlessness underneath it all. That’s why I’m so grateful for this week’s conversation on The Love Offering Podcast with Erin Harrigan about her book, Redefining Hustle: Navigating Success with Jesus.
2026-02-2433 min
The Love OfferingThe Love Language that Matters Most: A Conversation with Dr. Gary ChapmanHave you ever tried your best to show someone you love them… only to feel like it didn’t quite land? You did the thoughtful thing. You said the kind words. You showed up. And yet something still felt missed. This week on The Love Offering Podcast, I had the joy of sitting down with Dr. Gary Chapman to talk about his newest book, The Love Language That Matters Most. For decades, his message about the five love languages has helped millions of people better understand how to give and receive love. But as he shared in our...
2026-02-1727 min
Book Therapy with Kim Patton: Encouraging Foster and Adoptive Families One Book at a TimeFilling the World's Empty Spaces: A Little Goes a Long Way by Rachael AdamsSeason 4 Episode 78 Filling the World's Empty Spaces: A Little Goes a Long Way by Rachael AdamsRachael's calm and soothing voice and her relatability make this episode a gentle reminder that what we do in the everyday, mundane moments makes a difference. Join Kim and Rachael as they discuss how:1. Our little encounters with people matter2. Our service to others matters 3. Our efforts matter even when it's hardRachael's Website: Lead with Love - Rachael K. Adams, author, speaker and podcasterThe Love Offering Podcast: The Love Offering Podcast...
2026-02-1135 min
The Love OfferingRenew Your Mind, Renew Your Marriage: A Conversation with Ron DealMarriage has a way of bringing both our deepest joy—and our deepest pain—to the surface. If you’ve ever found yourself stuck in the same frustrating patterns, wondering why you keep ending up here, you’re not alone. In honor of National Marriage Week, I want to share a meaningful conversation from The Love Offering Podcast with Ron Deal about his book, The Mindful Marriage: Create Your Best Relationship Through Understanding and Managing Yourself. This book—and our conversation—is especially powerful because it’s rooted in both neuroscience and biblical truth. Ron openly shares h...
2026-02-1031 min
The Love OfferingLightbulb Moments in Marriage: A Conversation with Dr. Emerson EggerichsMarriage is one of God’s most beautiful gifts—but it can also be one of the most challenging. Even couples who love each other deeply and want to honor God can find themselves stuck in the same conversations, the same misunderstandings, and the same frustrations, wondering why nothing seems to change. That’s why I’m so excited to share this week’s episode of The Love Offering Podcast with you. I’m joined by Dr. Emerson Eggerichs to talk about his book Lightbulb Moments in Marriage: 12 Biblical Perspectives for Successful and Satisfied Couples. In our conve...
2026-02-0357 min
The Love OfferingSimple Secrets for a Compelling Uncomplicated Life: A Conversation with Brenda YoderDo you ever feel like life has become louder, faster, and more demanding than your heart was meant to carry? In this week’s episode of The Love Offering Podcast, I’m joined by counselor, author, and farm-living mama Brenda Yoder to talk about her new book, Uncomplicated: Simple Secrets for a Compelling Life. This conversation is a gentle invitation to slow down, breathe deep, and rediscover the wisdom that once shaped steady, grounded lives. Brenda draws from the practices of our grandmothers and the rhythms of Amish and Mennonite communities to share practical, life-giving less...
2026-01-2736 min
The Love OfferingThe Ordinary Moments You Didn’t Know God Was Using: A Conversation with Cynthia YanofHave you ever had one of those moments when you stop and think, "How did I miss that?" The holy moment. The gentle nudge. The quiet work of God hidden inside an ordinary day. That’s exactly why I couldn’t wait to share this week’s episode of The Love Offering Podcast with you. I’m joined by the hilarious and heartfelt Cynthia Yanof to talk about her book How’d I Miss That?—a refreshing reminder that God is just as present in the small, awkward, everyday moments as He is in the big ones.
2026-01-2036 min
The Love OfferingThe Gift of Aging: A Conversation with Isabel TomHave you ever caught yourself dreading a birthday… or worrying about a new wrinkle or gray hair? In our culture, aging is often something we fear, hide, or try to fix. We separate generations, invest heavily in staying young, and quietly send the message—to ourselves and others—that growing older means growing less valuable. But what if we’ve been seeing it all wrong? On this week’s episode of The Love Offering Podcast, I’m joined by Isabel Tom for a conversation that gently challenges our assumptions and tenderly reframes how we see aging...
2026-01-1327 min
The Love OfferingKnowing God's Voice: A Conversation with Rachael GrollIn a world that feels louder than ever, many of us are quietly asking the same questions: Can I really hear God? How do I know it’s Him? And what do I do when He speaks? That’s why I’m so grateful for this week’s episode of The Love Offering Podcast, where I sit down with Bible teacher and author Rachael Groll to talk about her book, Knowing God’s Voice: What Female Prophets of the Bible Teach Us About Recognizing, Trusting, and Obeying God. In our conversation, Rachael helps us slow down and l...
2026-01-0630 min
The Love OfferingCalm for Your Anxious Soul: A Conversation with Becky KeifeHave you ever lain in bed at night, exhausted—but unable to quiet your thoughts? Or felt that tightness in your chest, the racing worries, the sense that you should be okay… but you’re not? If that sounds familiar, today’s episode of The Love Offering Podcast was recorded with you in mind. I’m joined by my dear friend Becky Keife to talk about her new devotional, A Verse a Day for the Anxious Soul—and this conversation is both tender and deeply hopeful. Becky shares her own journey with anxiety, the freedom that came through hone...
2025-12-3027 min
The Love OfferingWake Up Your Faith: A Conversation with Actress Jen LilleyHave you ever found yourself moving through your days loving Jesus, yet longing to feel truly awake in your faith again? If your heart has been craving a deeper connection with Him—even if you can’t quite name the longing—you’re not alone. And this week’s conversation on The Love Offering Podcast may be just the gentle spark your soul has been needing. I had the joy of talking with actress, producer, and singer Jen Lilley about her new devotional, Wake Up Your Faith: 365 Daily Encounters with Jesus. Jen’s heart for the Lord shines throu...
2025-12-1643 min
The Love OfferingBuilding a Strong Family: A Conversation with Memory Making Mom Jessica SmarttSome days, family life feels more like chaos than connection, doesn’t it? There are dishes in the sink, sharp words we wish we could take back, kids who don’t always get along, and moments where we wonder, Is this really what a 'strong family' is supposed to look like? If you’ve ever felt that tension, this week’s episode of The Love Offering Podcast is especially for you. I’m talking with Jessica Smartt about her new book, Come On Home, and her message is such a relief: your family doesn’t have to be perfect t...
2025-12-0928 min
The Love OfferingPraying the Promises of God: A Conversation with Rachel WojoHave you ever had a moment when your heart needed something solid to hold onto—something steady beneath your feet when nothing else felt certain? I think we’ve all been there. And in those tender places, there’s nothing more grounding than remembering the promises of God, promises He has never once failed to keep. That’s why I couldn’t wait to share this week’s conversation on The Love Offering with my friend Rachel Wojo. Rachel has lived through seasons that would shake anyone, yet she has learned—slowly and faithfully—to cling to the unchanging W...
2025-12-0222 min
Let’s Get Real with Justin and Trisha DavisEp 075: You Are God’s Love Offering: Seeing Yourself the Way God Sees You with Rachael AdamsIn this heart-to-heart conversation, Justin and Trish sit down with author and podcaster Rachael Adams (The Love Offering Podcast) to talk about what it really means to live loved by God in the middle of real life—busy schedules, insecurity, comparison, and all.
Rachael shares the simple but profound church-pew moment that changed everything for her, how God used loneliness and small acts of obedience to shape her calling, and why it’s so hard for us to love ourselves even when we know all the “right answers.” If you’ve ever felt too insignificant, too broken, or too beh...
2025-12-0238 min
The Love OfferingYou're Doing Better Than You Think: A Conversation with Jennifer Renee Watson Life can feel overwhelming sometimes, can’t it? In a world that constantly tells us to hustle, push harder, and fit the mold, it’s easy to forget that struggling isn’t a sign of weakness—it’s a normal part of life. That’s why I’m excited to share my latest conversation on The Love Offering Podcast with author Jennifer Renee Watson, who just released her book: What If You're Doing Better Than You Think?: Finding Courage and Confidence When Life Gets Messy. Jennifer offers a compassionate and practical perspective, showing us that our str...
2025-11-1825 min
The Love OfferingTrusting God Through Changes and Moves: A Conversation with Beth RunkleThis episode of The Love Offering Podcast honors military families and speaks to anyone who’s ever felt like life moves faster than they can keep up. My guest, Beth Runkle, is a longtime military wife and the author of Another Move, God?: 30 Encouragements to Embrace Your Life as a Military Wife. Through her experiences with deployment, relocation, and constant change, Beth has learned to find peace and purpose when life feels uncertain. She shares hope-filled lessons drawn from the life of Sarah in Scripture—reminding us that God is faithful in the waiting, the wandering, and every unexpected move...
2025-11-1139 min
Insert PreviewBuilding Strong Homes: Blueprints to Strengthen Yo... - Ep. 148: Can Love Really Change a Broken World? How God's Love Transforms Hearts-Starting with Ours with Rachael Adams What if the way you love could change the world—starting in your own home? In a culture that feels fractured and hostile, loving others like Jesus isn't just hard—it feels impossible. But what if God gave us a blueprint for loving without limits? Author and podcaster, Rachael Adams has recently released her second book, Everyday Prayers for Love: Learning to Love God, Others and Even Yourself. We are often told the Bible is God's love letter to us, yet we struggle to comprehend the height, width, and depth that this eternal God...
2025-11-1141 minBuilding Strong Homes: Blueprints to Strengthen Your Faith and Family podcastEp. 148: Can Love Really Change a Broken World? How God's Love Transforms Hearts-Starting with Ours with Rachael Adams What if the way you love could change the world—starting in your own home? In a culture that feels fractured and hostile, loving others like Jesus isn't just hard—it feels impossible. But what if God gave us a blueprint for loving without limits? Author and podcaster, Rachael Adams has recently released her second book, Everyday Prayers for Love: Learning to Love God, Others and Even Yourself. We are often told the Bible is God's love letter to us, yet we struggle to comprehend the height, width, and depth that this eternal God...
2025-11-1141 min
The Love OfferingBuilding a Marriage You Love and that Lasts: A Conversation with Chelsea SmithMarriage can be one of the most beautiful gifts God gives us—but it can also be one of the hardest. Between busy schedules, parenting, finances, and the daily pressures of life, it’s easy to lose sight of the connection and joy we once dreamed of having. This week on The Love Offering Podcast, I had the privilege of talking with Chelsea Smith about her new book, I Do Today: A 52-Week Interactive Guide to Building a Marriage You Love. After twenty-five years of marriage, Chelsea offers wisdom that’s both practical and grace-filled, reminding us that a...
2025-11-0435 min
Things I Wish I’d Known with Rachael Welford79 Abi Adams | Sage Essence: Rethinking Perimenopause for EmpowermentIn today's episode we're joined by the insightful Abi Adams, a movement specialist, hormone cycle expert, and founder of the House of Human Movement. Together, we delve into the importance of emotional awareness, hormonal intelligence, and physical liberation, and Abi shares her journey from her challenging childhood into a world of self-discovery through yoga and movement. With raw honesty and humour, Abi discusses the dynamics of emotional reactions, the significance of embracing our natural cycles, and the empowering wisdom she has unearthed from understanding her own body. Whether you're seeking to understand your hormonal health better, manage emotional responses...
2025-10-2942 min
The Love OfferingYou Can Let Go: Finding Freedom from Past Hurts with Alexandra HooverHave you ever found yourself holding on to hurt, disappointment, or resentment from something (or someone) in your past? Maybe you’ve been wounded by others’ words or actions, or perhaps you’re simply tired of feeling weighed down by offense. This week on The Love Offering Podcast, I’m talking with Alexandra Hoover, author of You Can Let Go: Don’t Let Past Hurts Steal Your Current and Future Joy. Together, we’re exploring how to: * Let go of pain and disappointment that’s holding you back* Live from a place of radical acc...
2025-10-2831 min
The Love OfferingHelp For Your Anxiety, Stress, and Worry: A Conversation with Holley GerthIf you’ve ever lain awake at night with your thoughts racing, or felt your heart pound with worry over what’s next, you’re not alone. We all face anxious moments — but we don’t have to face them without peace. This week on The Love Offering Podcast, I’m talking with bestselling author Holley Gerth about her new book, Prayers for Peace of Mind: Scripture and Encouragement for Days of Anxiety, Worry, and Stress. In this beautiful collection, Holley shares 100 inspired prayers and powerful truths to help us experience more contentment, more peace, and more joy...
2025-10-2131 min
The Love OfferingFinding Hope in the Waiting: A Conversation with Jaime JamgochianHave you ever found yourself in a season of waiting—praying, longing, and wondering what God is doing? Maybe you’ve asked, “Lord, when will things change?” or “Why haven’t You moved yet?” If so, this week’s episode of The Love Offering Podcast is for you. I’m joined by Jaime Jamgochian, Dove Award–nominated singer, songwriter, and author of Sacred Surrender: The Practice of Waiting Well with God. Jaime shares her powerful story of faith through illness, disappointment, and uncertainty—and how surrender, worship, and gratitude led her to deep peace and healing. In our...
2025-10-1440 min
The Love OfferingRelief for Your Overwhelm: A Conversation with Jamie EricksonHave you ever felt like motherhood is one long balancing act—caught between trying to do it all and letting it all go? One minute the world tells us to chase Pinterest perfection, and the next, it applauds chaos culture and “Hot Mess Mombie” pride. But both extremes leave us weary, guilt-ridden, and longing for something more sustainable. This week on The Love Offering Podcast, I had the joy of talking with Jamie Erickson about her new book, Overwhelmed Mom. Jamie offers a breath of grace for the woman who’s tired of running on empty. Through biblical...
2025-10-0741 min
The Love OfferingGod, What Do I Do? A Conversation About Decision Making with Katie M. ReidHave you ever found yourself stuck in uncertainty, second-guessing your decisions, or feeling paralyzed by the pressure to choose “right”? You’re not alone. This week on The Love Offering Podcast, I had the joy of talking with Katie M. Reid about her brand-new Bible study, God, What Do I Do?—a six-session journey through Judges 1–5. In these chapters, we see the Israelites struggling at crossroads, learning to trust God’s wisdom, and discovering how to follow His lead in uncertain times. Katie shares how these stories offer us timeless principles for decision-making today. Whether you’re facin...
2025-09-3037 min
The Love OfferingBreaking Free from Insecurity: A Conversation with Sharon Hodde MillerHave you ever felt the weight of insecurity—wondering if you’re enough, measuring yourself against others, or carrying the burden of impossible expectations? I know I have. That’s why I was so grateful to sit down with Sharon Hodde Miller for this week’s episode of The Love Offering Podcast. Sharon is the author of Free of Me and her newest devotional, Gazing at God. Both books offer a refreshing, hope-filled message: true freedom doesn’t come from fixing ourselves but from fixing our eyes on Him. Sharon invites us to embark on a grace-fi...
2025-09-2337 min
The Love OfferingReceiving and Reflecting God's Love: A Conversation with Bill and Kristi GaultiereYou were made to live deeply loved—yes, even in the middle of emotional pain, worry, or conflict. But too often, when we’re hurting, we hide. We pull away from God and others, settling for shallow connections and carrying our burdens alone. What’s missing? Empathy. This week on The Love Offering Podcast, I’m joined by Drs. Bill and Kristi Gaultiere, co-founders of Soul Shepherding and authors of Deeply Loved: Receiving and Reflecting God's Great Empathy for You. In this powerful conversation, we discuss: *How to trade self-judgment for God’s em...
2025-09-1650 min
The Bitter and The Sweet PodcastTrusting God's Love for You with Rachael Adams- a replay we needAs we are digging into our identity in Christ, living as the people God created us to be in light of who He is, I wanted to revist a conversation we had earlier this year about trusting God's love for you. We may "know" God loves us in a general sense, but we have a hard time understanding His love and trusting His affection for us, personally. My friend, Rachael Adams, is here to help us with that! Rachael is the host of The Love Offering podcast and the author of two...
2025-09-1625 min
The Love OfferingHow to Be (Un)Successful: A Conversation with Pete PortalNowadays it seems like everyone wants to be “successful”—but how many of us actually feel it? We may know that true success is found in following the One who made us. And yet, in our increasingly polarized and comparison-rife world, many of us find our hearts yearning for an ever-elusive kind of success: in money, power, influence, or accolades. My guest on this week’s episode of The Love Offering Podcast, Pete Portal, helps us reframe our understanding of what it means to flourish. In his new book, How to Be (Un)Successful: An Unlikely...
2025-09-0238 min
The Love OfferingGod's Design for Female Friendship: A Conversation with Natalie RunionHave you ever wrestled with the tension of female friendships? One day it feels like a refuge, the next like a rivalry. Too often, even in the Church, women can struggle to truly trust—or even like—other women. That’s why I was so excited to sit down with bestselling author Natalie Runion to talk about her new book, I Don’t Even Like Women. In it, Natalie flips the script on the narratives that keep us divided and reminds us that God designed friendships with other women to be life-giving, healing, and deeply purposeful. In our...
2025-08-2630 min
The Love OfferingLearning to Believe God Sees, Hears, and Loves You: A Conversation with Vivian MabuniHave you ever wondered, Does God really hear me? Does He truly see me? This week on The Love Offering Podcast, I had the joy of talking with Vivian Mabuni, co-host of the God Hears Her Podcast and author, speaker, and Bible teacher. Together, we unpack what it means to be fully known, fully loved, and deeply heard by the God who never overlooks us. Vivian vulnerably shares her own story of wrestling with God’s voice, navigating seasons of disappointment, and discovering that even when God says “no,” His love for us doesn’t change. I...
2025-08-1939 min
The Love OfferingExperience the Transformative Power of Holy Spirit: A Conversation with Jenny RandleDo you long to see God move in your life—even in the middle of the mess? In this week’s episode of The Love Offering podcast, I had the joy of talking with Jenny Randle about her new Bible study, The Promised Presence. Together, we explore how the supernatural power of Holy Spirit brings restoration, healing, and purpose, even when the world feels out of control. Through her study of Luke and Acts, Jenny helps us: Understand Holy Spirit’s influence on the early church and in our lives today
2025-08-1230 min
The Love OfferingWhen You Feel Overwhelmed: A Conversation with Sarah BoydHave you ever felt like life is just too much—too loud, too fast, too overwhelming? You’re not alone. This week on The Love Offering podcast, I sat down with Sarah Boyd—child and adolescent development expert and founder of Resilient Little Hearts—to talk about her new book Turn Down the Noise. In our noisy, overstimulated world, Sarah offers a breath of fresh air and a clear path forward for parents who long to create calmer, emotionally healthy homes. We talk about: Why overstimulation is affecting your child more than...
2025-08-0534 min
The Love OfferingKnowing God as Father: A Conversation with Rosann CoulonFor many of us, the word “father” carries a mix of emotions—some joyful, others painful. Whether your relationship with your earthly father was loving, complicated, or marked by absence, there is one Father whose love is perfect, healing, and always present. This week on The Love Offering Podcast, I had the privilege of talking with Rosann Coulon about her powerful devotional 40 Days to God, the Father. Rosann invites us to rediscover the true nature of God as a loving, encouraging, faithful, guiding, trustworthy, providing, protecting, comforting, healing, and merciful Father. Whether you're in a season...
2025-07-2933 min
The Love OfferingBreaking Free from Dysfunction and Shame: A Conversation with Justin and Trisha DavisWe all long for relationships that are life-giving and joyful—but too often, they leave us feeling stuck, frustrated, or even broken. If you’ve ever wondered why do I keep repeating the same patterns? Or, how can I finally move forward in freedom?—you are not alone. This week on The Love Offering podcast, I had the incredible privilege of sitting down with Justin and Trisha Davis, authors of One Choice Away: A Journey to Break Free from Fear, Shame, and Dysfunction. In this honest and hope-filled conversation, we talk about how to identify and overcome the beh...
2025-07-2242 min
The Love OfferingThe Key to Confidence: Finding Your Worth in Christ with Amber Albee SwensonDo you ever feel like you’re not enough? You’re not alone. In this episode of The Love Offering Podcast, Rachael Adams is joined by Amber Albee Swenson—Bible teacher, podcast host, and author of The Key to Confidence: Where to Go When You Feel You're Not Enough. Amber opens up about her personal struggles with insecurity, body image, identity, and control—and how the Lord gently led her to find her confidence in Him alone. Together, Rachael and Amber explore how our culture pressures us to perform and measure up—but God invites us to rest in ou...
2025-07-1533 min
The Love OfferingHealing from Life’s Deepest Hurts: A Conversation with Kimberly HaarHave you ever wondered why God allows pain or if you’ll ever feel joy again? If you’re walking through grief, loss, or trauma—or love someone who is—you won’t want to miss this week’s episode of The Love Offering Podcast. I’m joined by Kimberly Haar, a licensed professional counselor and marriage and family therapist with nearly two decades of experience, to talk about her powerful new book, Healing from Life's Deepest Hurts: Reclaiming Your Life After Grief, Loss, and Trauma. In our conversation, Kim offers: A gentle guide th...
2025-07-0838 min
The Love OfferingHow to Find Peace in the Middle of Life’s Battles : A Conversation with Theresa M. MillerHave you ever wondered how to walk in victory when your heart feels heavy with defeat? On this week’s episode of The Love Offering podcast, I had the joy of interviewing Theresa M. Miller about her powerful six-week Bible study, The Posture of Victory: Finding True Peace Amidst Our Everyday Battles. Rooted in Psalm 63, this study is a heartfelt and practical guide to clinging to Christ through anxiety, depression, betrayal, and every challenge life throws our way. Theresa invites us to experience the psalm like never before—examining how David postured himself before God in t...
2025-07-0129 min
The Love OfferingFreedom from Perfectionism: A Conversation with Bethany Broderick“Am I good enough?” It’s a question so many of us whisper in the quiet moments—when the lights go out, the to-do list is unfinished, and our hearts ache with the weight of not measuring up. This week on The Love Offering podcast, I’m joined by Bethany Broderick, author of Perfected: Ditching Perfection & Receiving God’s Grace in the Midst of Our Mess. In this beautiful conversation, Bethany vulnerably shares her struggle with perfectionism, insecurity, and the desperate desire to feel “enough”—for others, for herself, and even for God. We talk about: *Why...
2025-06-2436 min
The Love OfferingTrusting God’s Timing in a Hurry-Up World: A Conversation with Rebecca GeorgeHave you ever felt like you're falling behind in life? Like everyone else is getting married, starting families, launching ministries, or stepping into their callings—while you’re still waiting? If so, you are not alone. And more importantly, you’re not too late. This week on The Love Offering podcast, I had the joy of speaking with Rebecca George about her new book, You’re Not Too Late: Trusting God’s Timing in a Hurry-Up World. In a culture that tells us to hustle, strive, and “make it happen,” Rebecca offers a beautiful invitation to wait well—t...
2025-06-1736 min
The Love OfferingLiving Surrendered: A Conversation with Caitlin MentzelHave you ever found yourself clinging tightly to control, only to feel even more out of control? I recently had the opportunity to interview a guest who asked a powerful question: “What if I can’t let go?” It’s a question that resonates with so many of us. We long to live fully and freely, but fear, insecurity, and the weight of comparison hold us back. We think holding on will help—but true strength is found in surrender. In this episode of The Love Offering podcast, I chat with Caitlin Me...
2025-06-1024 min
The Love OfferingLife After Loss: A Conversation with Rachel Faulkner BrownNothing truly prepares you for the pain of losing your husband. It changes everything—your daily rhythm, your sense of security, your future. If you—or someone you love—is walking the path of widowhood, I want to gently introduce a resource that offers comfort and strength in the midst of heartbreak. In this week’s episode of The Love Offering Podcast, I’m sharing about a devotional titled Widow’s Might: A 365-Day Devotional for Widows. This beautiful book weaves together powerful stories from women who have walked this road before—women who have found solace, strength, and...
2025-06-0339 min
Hear Him Louder PodcastS1 E22 | What It Looks Like to Love God and Others By Hearing His Voice, with Rachael AdamsIn this episode, Marnie and Rachael Adams continue with part two of their conversation about loving God and others better and how hearing God’s voice helps us to do that. Sometimes it helps to hear someone else’s stories, to know what it can look like to do a thing we want to do better.Rachael shares several stories of what trusting those promptings has looked like for her, from conversations in the places she goes to inviting a dear neighbor for some barbecue chicken.As she goes abou...
2025-05-2827 minHear Him Louder PodcastS1 E21 | How Loving God and Loving Others Helps Us Hear God’s Voice, with Rachael AdamsIn this episode, Marnie and Rachael Adams discuss how loving God and loving others fits together with hearing God’s voice. Because they go together. When we love God and others, we’re leaning into our journey with Him in ways that open us to hearing Him – and when we hear His voice louder, we can love Him and others better. And sometimes we overcomplicate it all, when what God is really asking of us is pretty simple.Marnie and Rachael discuss how: Circumstances can unfold differently than we expect after hearing...
2025-05-2838 min
The Love OfferingMoving Past the Fear: A Conversation with Mary MarantzHave you ever found yourself thinking... “It’s all been done.” “What if I start and fail?” “What if my voice doesn’t matter?” “What if it’s already too late?” If so, you're not alone—and this week’s episode of The Love Offering podcast is one you can’t miss. I had the absolute joy of sitting down with author and speaker Mary Marantz to talk about her brand-new book, Underestimated. In it, she speaks directly to the fears and excuses that keep us stuck in place—silent, small, and sidelined from the...
2025-05-1353 min
The Love OfferingLiving with Intention: A Conversation with Carol McLeodHave you ever caught yourself saying, “I’ll do that someday…”? Too often we let the days slip by—some feeling mundane, others overwhelming. But what if today wasn’t just something to survive or check off the calendar? What if today was a verb—an invitation to act, embrace, and fully live? On this week’s episode of The Love Offering podcast, I’m joined by my friend and bestselling author Carol McLeod to talk about her new book, Today Is a Verb: Open the Gift of Now in Every Ordinary Moment. Carol encourages u...
2025-05-0627 min
The Love OfferingWhen You Feel Overlooked: A Conversation with Mary DeMuthHave you ever felt unseen or overlooked? Maybe you’ve wondered if anyone notices your efforts, your heart, or even your presence. If so, you are not alone. This week on The Love Offering podcast, I had the joy of talking with Mary DeMuth about her newest book, The Most Overlooked Women of the Bible. In our conversation, Mary tenderly reminds us that feeling unseen is not a new struggle—many women in Scripture felt the very same way. Yet through their stories, we are invited to discover a profound truth: we are both seen and heard by th...
2025-04-2921 min
The Love OfferingFor the Mom Who Feels Like She's Failing : A Conversation with Hallie DyeIf you’ve ever laid your head down at night wondering, “Am I even doing this right?”—this episode is for you. This week on The Love Offering Podcast, I’m joined by fellow mom and friend Hallie Dye, author of You’re Still a Good Mom. In a world that glorifies perfection and filters out the mess, Hallie offers us something far more meaningful: grace. Together, we talk about surrendering our motherhood to the One who never fails—even when we often do. Hallie shares how her journey of raising kids revealed her weaknesses, but also led he...
2025-04-1536 min
The Love OfferingThriving at Home and Work: A Conversation with Rebekah ScottIf you’ve ever felt torn between the demands of home and the dreams in your heart, this week’s episode of The Love Offering Podcast is just for you. I’m so excited to share my conversation with Rebekah Scott—a dynamic entrepreneur, designer, wife, mom, and fellow podcaster. In this encouraging episode, Rebekah invites us to consider work-life harmony over balance and reminds us that we don’t have to choose between our calling and our caregiving. We talked about: ✨ The five systems that bring rhythm to her life: me, family, home, food...
2025-04-0134 min
The Love OfferingDealing with Doubt: A Conversation with Niki HardyHave you ever found yourself wrestling with questions about your faith? Wondering if God is still near, still listening, still good? If so, I want you to know that you’re not alone. This week on The Love Offering podcast, I talked with Niki Hardy about her book, God, Can We Chat? It’s an honest, refreshing, and grace-filled invitation to bring our doubts and questions to God—without fear, shame, or pretending we have it all together. So often, we think our faith is only strong if we never question or waver. But Niki remind...
2025-03-1834 min
The Missional Life PodcastEmbracing God’s Love & Your True Significance with Rachael Adams ❤️📖Do you ever feel like your everyday life doesn’t matter? Christian author and podcast host Rachael Adams shares how God’s love transforms our ordinary moments into extraordinary purpose. Through her devotional, Everyday Prayers for Love, Rachael helps us embrace our identity in Christ and love God, others, and ourselves deeply. Join us as we explore how to overcome insecurity, listen to God’s still small voice, and impact the world through simple, missional acts of love. You are God’s love offering—let’s start living like it! 🌎About the GuestRachael Adams is a Christian...
2025-02-2444 min
The Sacred Hustle with Rachel Earp4: The Sacred Love with Rachael AdamsWhat would change if you truly believed that you are fully known, fully seen, and fully loved by God?
Have you ever felt like the little things you do in love don’t really make a difference? Or struggled to fully embrace how deeply loved you are by God? If so, this episode is for you!
In this episode of The Sacred Hustle Podcast, I sit down with the incredibly sweet and wise Rachael Adams—author, podcaster, and a woman whose words just wrap around you like a warm hug. We’re diving...
2025-02-0641 min
The Love OfferingFinding Hope After Loss: A Conversation with Dawn Mann SandersHave you ever wondered how to rebuild your life after everything falls apart? Whether it’s the loss of a loved one, a broken relationship, or an unexpected crisis, starting over can feel impossible. But what if God’s process for creation holds the key to navigating the chaos and finding new beginnings? On this week’s episode of The Love Offering podcast, I had the privilege of interviewing Dawn Sanders, author of When Your World Ends: God’s Creative Process for Rebuilding a Life. After experiencing the heartbreak of divorce and the sudden death of her second h...
2025-01-2848 minThe Bitter and The Sweet PodcastTrusting God's Love for You with Rachael Adams- Episode 22We may "know" God loves us in a general sense, but we have a hard time understanding His love and trusting His affection for us, personally. My friend Rachael Adams and I got to have a great conversation all about understanding and trusting God's love for us, and I'm excited to get to share it with you today! Rachael is the host of The Love Offering podcast and the author of two devotional books, including A Little Goes a Long Way: 52 Days to a Significant Life, and her latest, Everyday Prayers for Love: Learning to Lo...
2025-01-2826 min
The Connected MomEveryday Prayers of LoveHave you ever thought about the Bible as God’s love letter to you? Join Becky and Rachael Adams as they have a conversation about biblical love and practical ways to live out love for others. Rachael’s newest book: Everyday Prayers for Love: Learning to Love God, Others, and Even Yourself Rachael Adams was sitting in a church pew one Sunday morning when a love offering envelope caught her eye. She sensed the Lord whisper to her heart, “You are My love offering. I’ve given you My love. Now how are you...
2025-01-2325 min
The Love OfferingLiving in the Unshakable Victory of Christ with Judy DunaganDo you ever feel stuck in the same battles—facing fears, lies, temptations, and doubts—and wonder if you’ll ever overcome them? Do you feel like you’re in the fight alone? If so, you will not want to miss this week’s episode of The Love Offering podcast. I’m joined by Judy Dunagan, author of The Loudest Roar: Living in the Unshakable Victory of Christ. Judy knows what it’s like to wrestle with the enemy’s lies, but she’s discovered how to stand firm in the victory Jesus has already won. Her insights are power...
2025-01-2135 min
The Love OfferingRestore Your Joy: A Conversation with Asheritah CiuciuHave you ever felt burdened, broken, or burned out? If so, you’re not alone. This week on The Love Offering podcast, I had the joy of sitting down with bestselling author Asheritah Ciuciu to discuss her new book, Delighting in Jesus: Rhythms to Restore Joy When You Feel Burdened, Broken, or Burned Out. In our conversation, Asheritah shares how life’s challenges—family dynamics, overcommitment, and external pressures—can rob us of the joy God desires for us. But the good news is that joy is not only possible but restorable. Here are some of the ta...
2025-01-1445 min
The Love OfferingWhy You Matter: A Conversation with Annie MayfieldThis week on The Love Offering podcast, I had the privilege of sitting with Annie Mayfield to talk about her heartfelt and life-changing book, U Matter. Annie’s journey is one so many of us can relate to—the endless striving to prove our worth, only to discover that our value was never tied to what we achieve. Annie shared how she spent years chasing accomplishments in sports, relationships, careers, and more to feel like she mattered. When life stripped away what she thought defined her, she came face-to-face with a raw truth: her worth had nothing to do...
2025-01-0738 min
The Happy Home Podcast with Arlene PellicaneRachael Adams - Everyday Prayers for LoveVisit donate.accessmore.com and give today to help fund more episodes and shows like this. When every single person in your home feels lavishly loved, life is better. You and your kids know you are loved by God, but sometimes you forget or don't feel loved. Rachael Adams has a new book, Everyday Prayers for Love, which will help you invite the God of love into your home each day. It's about making love the rule of your life, not the exception. In today's episode, we'll talk about: 2:10 How to be...
2024-12-3031 min
How's All That Working For Ya?Learning to Love Yourself with Rachael AdamsRachael Adams joins us for a heartfelt conversation about the importance of love and how it intertwines with our self-worth and relationships with others. She emphasizes that understanding and accepting God's unconditional love is essential for us to truly love ourselves and extend that love to those around us. Listen in as we discuss love, self-care, and breathing room in life, along with insights from Rachael's new book on loving God, others, and yourself.Episode HighlightsWhat “breathing room” looks and feels like for RachaelRachael shares why she thinks so many of us struggle to fe...
2024-12-1727 min
The Love OfferingLearning to Love God, Others, and Even Yourself with Rachael AdamsI’m so excited to share this special episode of The Love Offering Podcast with you! Today, I’m chatting with my friend Brooke McGlothlin from Million Praying Moms about my new book, Everyday Prayers for Love. As we talk, we dive into some of the core themes from the book, including: Why prayer is such a powerful tool for navigating the challenges of motherhood and life. How living out the fruit of the Spirit can transform our daily interactions. The freedom that comes from fully understanding God’s lavish and uncond...
2024-12-0342 min
The Martha + Mary Show225: Loving God and Loving Your Neighbor with Rachael AdamsRachael Adams, author of Everyday Prayers for Love, talks about loving God and people during the holidays. Disclosure: Affiliate links are used in this post. If you choose to purchase through the links, we may be compensated at no additional cost to you. As an Amazon Influencer, I earn from qualifying purchases. See full disclosure policy. Today's Guest: Rachael Adams is the host of The Love Offering Podcast, and the author of A Little Goes a Long Way: 52 Days to a Significant Life. Rachael hopes to help women realize God’s love and their significance. She a...
2024-11-2727 min
She Speaks Life - Christian Women, Strengthen Your Faith, Bible Study, Grow Spiritually In ChristLearning To Love God, Others, And Even Yourself With Rachael AdamsWe are often told the Bible is God’s love letter to
us, yet we struggle to comprehend the height,
width, and depth that this eternal God has for
His beloved. How would fully understanding
God’s love for us change the way we love
others? The way we love ourselves?
Racheal Adams is back on She Speaks Life to talk about her newest release, Everyday Prayers For Love: Learning To Love God, Others, And Even Yourself. In this thirty-one-day devotional and reflective journal, Rachael, extends the tender invitation from a loving God to His
beloved. We will...
2024-10-3130 min
God Hears Her Podcast170. The Little Things (with Rachael Adams)Guest Bio: Author of A Little Goes a Long Way and host of The Love Offering podcast, Rachael Adams hopes to help women realize their God-given purpose and significance. She and her husband, Bryan, live in Kentucky with their two children, Will and Kate. Her work has been featured on Good Morning America, Crosswalk, Proverbs 31, Today Parenting, and YouVersion. Connect with her by visiting rachaelkadams.com, searching @rachaeladamsauthor on social media, and tuning in to The Love Offering podcast every Tuesday on your favorite listening platform. Show Summary: When was the last time you admired a...
2024-10-0730 min
The Love OfferingBiblical Wisdom and Practical Advice for Motherhood with Rachael ElmoreMost new moms know that the first year is going to be to be full of joys and challenges, peaks and valleys. But even though they've prepared themselves as much as they can, they still find themselves thinking, I knew this was going to be hard. But will it always be this hard? This wasn't what I was expecting, what if I don't know how to take care of this baby--or myself?Rachael Elmore has been there and knows on a personal and professional level how hard the early days and months of motherhood can be. In A...
2024-02-2034 min
Ink in Your Veins411 | Don’t Wait Too Long to Get Writing Feedback! with Jenna AdamsWhy you might not want to wait TOO long to get (specific, good) feedback on your writing! Jenna Adams lives in London and writes from her third-floor flat which is covered in plants. She is a regular contributor at The Book Network and Can I Stray is her first novel. Jenna is passionate about exploring mental health, consent, and codependency in her writing. You can find out more about her work on Twitter (@JennaAdamsBooks), Instagram (@jennadamsbooks), TikTok (@jennadamsbooks)or her website, www.jennaadamswriter.comInk In Your Veins: How Writers Actually Write (and how y...
2024-02-0828 min
Women Behind the WordsEpisode 17 - Is It Hard to Make a Difference? with Rachael AdamsDate: January 16, 2024
Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Rachael Adams
Story Highlight: Welcome to another wonderful The Women Behind the Words episode! In a world that often celebrates grand gestures, it's easy to underestimate the significance of life's simpler moments. Join us as we welcome Rachael Adams to our show and dive into the true meaning of living a significant life. In a culture where bigger is seen as better, it’s easy to wonder if your quick prayer between errands or the short note you text a friend means anything in God’s kingd...
2024-01-1647 min
Moms in Prayer PodcastEpisode 291 - Simple Ways to Make an Eternal Impact with Rachael Adams“Apart from anything we are doing, we already have significance because we are made in God’s image.” Writer and podcaster Rachael Adams started her ministry to help women realize their God-given purpose and significance. In today’s episode, she reminds us that it isn’t what we do, but Who God is and who He created us to be. And even the small, everyday things can make a powerful, eternal impact because it is Him at work within us. The Moms in Prayer Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spirit...
2024-01-0843 min
Sunday God Meets Monday MomEp. 23: A Little Beginning Goes a Long Way -- Rachael AdamsDo you want your life to count, but feel like your day-to-day contributions are miniscule? Guest Rachael Adams uses Zechariah 4:10 to remind us that God rejoices in what is right, not in what is big. God's validation of who we are and how we are growing is enough!
Author of A Little Goes a Long Way and host of The Love Offering podcast, Rachael Adams, hopes to help women realize their God-given purpose and significance. She and her husband, Bryan, live in Kentucky with their two children, Will and Kate. Her work has been featured on Good...
2023-10-2606 min
Live Like It's True {Bible Podcast}A Large-to-Little Group: God's Backward Way to Victory | Rachael Adams | GideonBigger is better, says the world. But God often takes groups from large to little. Why is that? On this episode of the Live Like It's True podcast, Rachael Adams and I are discussing the interesting story of when God thinned out Gideon's army by about 99%, then sent him to war.We'll explore what God was after, and how it turned out.Rachael Adams is a wife and mom, author and speaker, and host of The Love Offering Podcast. Check out her new devotional, "A Little Goes a Long Way."
2023-09-2745 min