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Hello, beautiful!
It's been exactly one week since the empty tomb—and one of Jesus's closest friends still doesn’t quite believe.
If you've ever caught yourself thinking too rigidly, demanding answers on your schedule, or quietly insisting that God appear exactly as you've imagined—this episode is for you.
I'm walking you back into that locked room with the disciples, and inviting you to see yourself in Thomas's story.
Because rigid thinking doesn't just live in our faith life—it lives in our marriages, our careers, our friendships, and especially in the way we talk to ourselves.
And sometimes, my sweet, it even wears a convincing costume and calls itself faithfulness.
Inspired by John 20:19-29, we'll explore how Jesus meets us right where we are—locked doors and all—and gently invites us to loosen our grip and believe.
In today's episode, we'll uncover what Doubting Thomas can teach us about softening our hearts, releasing control, and trusting God's surprises.
You'll Discover:
👣 How to spot when certainty is quietly masquerading as faith
👣 Three gentle practices to loosen your grip this week
👣 Why Jesus didn't shame Thomas—and what that tenderness means for you
✨ Plus, you'll hear a heartfelt confession or two, a powerful reminder that you are a beloved child of God, and a tender prayer to help you open the door just a crack and let His light in.
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With love,
💛 Heidi

Hello, beautiful!
If you've been walking through this Lenten season with me — climbing the mountain, sitting in stillness, releasing what no longer serves you — then today's episode is your reward. It's time to exhale.
Christ has risen indeed, and today we trade our ashes for beauty, step into the sunlight, and celebrate the sacrifice that set us free.
We let the words from Paul Baloche's powerful song, "You Gave Your Life Away," and Isaiah 61 wash over us with promises of freedom and joy, and close with Kathryn Scott's gorgeous reminder that at the foot of the cross, we are made complete.
This isn't just another Sunday or another new season — we are His fresh flowers, ready to bloom.
In today's episode, we'll settle into the glorious truth of Easter and what it means as we step forward into a new season.
You'll Discover:
👣 Why Easter is our exhale after the sacred work of Lent
👣 How to trade your ashes for beauty and step into what's next
👣 Why we are fresh flowers in His garden — needing only sunlight, rain, and grace to bloom
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With love,
💛 Heidi

Hello, beautiful!
 
As we enter Maundy Thursday, we step into one of the most sacred moments of Holy Week—a moment of quiet love, surrender, and presence.
 
In this episode, we slow down together.
 
Through reflection, scripture, and the powerful imagery of I Can Only Imagine by Mercy Me, we’re invited to consider what it will feel like to stand before Jesus—and what it means to surrender fully before Him.
 
Inspired by 1 John 3:2 and the humility Jesus showed as He washed His disciples’ feet, this episode is a gentle invitation to release striving, embrace stillness, and rest in a love that never leaves.
 
As we prepare our hearts for Easter, this becomes a sacred pause… a moment to simply be with Him.
 
In today’s episode, we reflect on what it means to be seen, known, and loved by Jesus—and how that love invites us into awe, surrender, and quiet worship.
 
You’ll Learn:
👣 What Maundy Thursday teaches us about love, humility, and surrender
👣 How to embrace stillness instead of rushing toward the resurrection
👣 Why you are already worthy to come before Him—just as you are
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With love,
💛 Heidi

Hello, beautiful!
As we step into Holy Week—the final stretch of our Lenten journey—you may find yourself holding a mix of emotions. Reflection, gratitude, surrender… and maybe even a little heaviness.
In this episode, we slow down and embrace a deeper form of gratitude—one that goes beyond a simple list and involves action, presence, and healing.
Inspired by 1 Thessalonians 5:18, Philippians 4:6–7, and Colossians 3:17, we explore how gratitude can transform not only how we see our lives, but how we live them—especially in the moments that feel messy, uncertain, or hard.
As we prepare our hearts for Easter, this is your invitation to gently “shake the dust off your soul” and step into a deeper awareness of God’s presence in your everyday life.
You’ll Discover:👣 How to deepen beyond listing 'three things” and develop a faith-based gratitude practice.👣 Why gratitude is meant to be lived—not just written down👣 How to find God’s presence in both the beautiful and the challenging moments
✨ Plus, you’ll experience a gentle reflection, heartfelt encouragement, and a calming prayer to help you enter Holy Week with peace, presence, and purpose.
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With love,💛 Heidi

Hello, Beautiful!
If you've been feeling the weight of this Lenten season and are hopeful that grace will soon come your way, this episode is here to comfort you.
Because here's the truth: it already has.
Wrapped in the tender, honest words of Matt Maher's "Lord, I Need You," we're settling into this journey together — the place where God is already reshaping, renewing, and restoring your heart, even when it doesn't feel like it.
Inspired by Ezekiel 36:26 and 2 Corinthians 4:16–18, we'll explore how God's grace isn't waiting for you to get it all together — it's meeting you right now, exactly where you are.
You'll Learn:
👣 How to recognize God Moments in your everyday life — and why they matter
👣 Why self-compassion is where God wants you to rest this season
👣 Why Paul's words remind us — even when it's falling apart on the outside, we don't have to give up
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With love,
💛 Heidi

Hello, Beautiful!
You've done the work. You've faced the valley. You've picked up your tools. You've learned to sit in the stillness.
And somehow — you're still in it.
If a little voice has been whispering, "What is wrong with me?" — this episode is for you.
On this fifth Sunday of Lent, we're talking about the one ingredient that's easy to overlook but absolutely essential to your healing toolkit: Self-Compassion.
Not self-help. Not a pep talk. But receiving the grace that God has already spoken over you as His beloved child.
In today's episode, you'll hear:
🌿 Why the valley makes us hardest on ourselves — and how to interrupt that cycle 🌿 What Isaiah 40 and 2 Corinthians 12:9 say about God meeting you in your weakness 🌿 A simple 3-sentence practice to speak grace out loud when a hard moment hits 🌿 A closing reflection from author Anne Lamott that will stay with you all week
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With love,
💛 Heidi

Hello, Beautiful!
Be Still and Know that I am God.Be Still and Know.Be Still.Be.
That is all He asks of us—nothing more, nothing less.
He doesn't need pomp and circumstance. He doesn't need fancy prayers with fancy words. In fact, He doesn't want that.
He just wants you.
Today's devotional features one of my absolute favorites: Lauren Daigle's "Rescue"—a powerful reminder that you are not hidden, you are not forgotten, and you are not hopeless.
Paired with Psalm 91 and Psalm 139, this episode invites you to simply sit, be still, and be willing to listen.
In today's episode, you'll hear: 👣 Why God speaks from the perspective of "I will rescue you." 👣 How to receive His presence in the middle of your darkest night 👣 A gentle call to just be—nothing more required
✨ Plus, a reminder that it's impossible to disappear from Him—His presence is everywhere, bringing light into your night.
📖 Grab your tea, a cozy blanket, and your Bible. Let's sit still with God together.
🌟 Know someone who needs to be reminded they're not forgotten? Share this episode with a friend—it might be the gentle whisper they need today.
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With love, 💛 Heidi

Hello, Beautiful!
Four weeks in — and today, we slow down together.
If you've been gently working through this Lenten season — facing the valley, picking up your tools, building your confidence — then this episode is your invitation for you to take a deep breath and find some calm.
Because confidence isn't just built through doing. Sometimes the most powerful growth happens in the stillness.
Inspired by Psalm 46:10, today we explore Christian Mindfulness Meditation — not emptying your mind, but filling it with Him.
We'll unpack what it truly means to "be still and know," and I'll walk you through a simple, doable practice to help you create space to actually hear God's voice this week.
In today's episode, you'll discover:
👣 Why stillness is an act of surrender 
👣 A simple 5-minute meditation practice 
👣 A reflective question to journal on this week
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With love,
💛 Heidi

Hello, Beautiful!
Welcome back to our Lenten Thursday devotional—faithful companionship through the middle.
Last week, we talked about the weight we carry. Today, we take the next step in the journey: learning how to lay it down, even when life still hurts.
Inspired by the powerful song Even If by MercyMe and the promises found in Isaiah 43 and Matthew 11, this episode explores the kind of faith that trusts God not only when circumstances change—but even when they don’t.
Because real faith doesn’t mean pretending everything is fine.
Sometimes faith simply sounds like this:God, I know You can… but even if You don’t, I will still trust You.
In today's episode, you'll discover:👣 Why faith doesn’t require perfect answers when life feels unfair👣  How trusting God means leaning on His character, not our circumstances👣  A gentle prayer to help you lay your burdens at His feet
✨ Plus, a reminder that you don’t have to carry everything alone. God promises to walk with you through the waters and through the fire.
📖 Grab your tea, a cozy blanket, and your Bible. Let’s continue walking this Lenten path with Jesus together.
🌟 Know someone who needs encouragement to trust God through a difficult season?Share this episode with a friend—it might be exactly what they need today.
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With love,💛 Heidi

Hello, Beautiful!
The last two weeks, we've been doing the inner work—facing the valley, naming the hurt, picking up gentle practices.
But today?
Today, we shift our gaze.
Because confidence isn't about what we can do—it's about what we can do with God.
Inspired by 2 Corinthians 4:16-18, this episode explores how to fix our eyes on what is eternal—anchoring ourselves in God's promises, His love, His faithfulness—even when the valley feels dark.
You'll discover a simple but powerful affirmation practice to shift your perspective from inward struggle to outward confidence.
(And I'll give you a glimpse into my 3 Rs of Radiance framework that I teach in my speaking and workshops!)
In today's episode, you'll learn: 👣 Why we often grow most in our lowest moments 👣 How to craft affirmations in 3 beautifulcategories 👣 The secret ingredient to unshakable confidence: trust
✨ Plus, a beautiful reminder: "Confidence is not about whether 'they will like me.' It's about 'I will be fine if they don't.'"
📖 Grab your tea, a cozy blanket, and your Affirmation Journal: https://riselovelive.com/Affirmation%20Guide  and use code PODCAST15 for 15% off any workbook!
🌟 Know someone who needs to build confidence in their valley? Share this episode with a friend—it might be exactly what they need to hear.
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And until next time… Ignite inspiration, spread hope, and dance with faith.
With love, 💛 Heidi