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What if the very thing you're trying to hide is the thing keeping you from walking in freedom? In this powerful episode of I Am Her, Bekah sits down with Pastor Lisa for an honest conversation about sin, shame, comparison, conviction, surrender, and what happens when we finally stop hiding. Through the story of Ananias and Sapphira, personal experiences, and questions from the audience, they explore what it means to expose what's been holding you back, not for condemnation, but for freedom. _______ What happens when the things you keep hidden are the very things keeping you from walking in freedom? In this episode of I Am Her, Bekah and Pastor Lisa dive into what it means to live a life of true surrender, recognize the things that can pull us away from God's path, and stop allowing shame, comparison, and our past to define who we are. From the story of Ananias and Sapphira to honest conversations about friendship, accountability, condemnation, vulnerability, and hearing God's voice, this episode challenges us to examine what's happening beneath the surface, and what we're allowing to take root in our hearts. What are you agreeing with? What are you hiding? And what would happen if you finally brought it into the light? In This Episode 01:07 — Bekah opens the Young Adult Service and introduces Pastor Lisa's message. 01:27 — Exposure: Evil Packed Under — Pastor Lisa introduces the message and begins in the book of Acts, discussing the first miracle and the growth of the early church. 05:00 — Ananias & Sapphira — generosity, deception, and what happens when we agree with someone else's sin. 12:00 — Being exposed to environments and situations that challenge your convictions. 14:14 — Having different standards without judging others, maintaining friendships, and the difference between attending church and allowing God to change your behavior.17:09 — What does it mean to be a "full Christian"? God's standard vs. the standards we create through comparison. 21:10 — Bekah opens up about growing up in church, shame, comparison, and being afraid to let people see who she really was. 31:19 — Giving people an opportunity to change, allowing people into church despite their past, and how sharing your own struggles can help set someone else free. 35:36 — When your past makes you feel undeserving, and why parents need to create safe spaces for their children to be honest about what they're going through. 43:06 — Walking through the door of freedom and choosing to step into the light. 50:55 — Breaking the cycle of condemnation and learning to stop condemning yourself. 56:40 — "What is the best advice for walking this journey alone?" season of being alone can become an opportunity to get closer to Jesus. — Pastor Lisa explains why a 58:42 — "How do you know when to give someone grace?" knowing when confrontation is necessary. — Grace, accountability, and 1:01:00 — "How do I know if I'm surrendering something to God or just avoiding it?" Understanding conviction, surrender, prayer, and discernment. — 1:05:00 — Learning to recognize when God is speaking, developing discernment, and being willing to respond. 1:05:00+ — Pastor Lisa's reminder: "Don't delay God's blessings. " 1:12:00 — Bekah closes the episode. Exposure isn't about shame. It's about bringing what has been hidden into the light so that freedom can begin. Your past doesn't disqualify you. Your mistakes don't have to define you. And you don't have to stay bound by the things God is asking you to surrender. Sometimes the first step toward freedom is simply being willing to be honest.

What if the most dangerous thing isn't losing God's presence, but losing His presence and not even realizing it? In this powerful message from Girls Night In, Young Adult Pastor, Bekah Lagafuaina challenges us to look honestly at the places where compromise, comfort, fear, and temporary pleasure may be costing us what God has entrusted to us. What are you willing to trade for comfort? In this powerful message from Girls Night In, Bekah Lagafuaina shares a deeply personal testimony about learning to surrender fear, control, comfort, and compromise to say yes to God fully. Through the story of Samson, Bekah reminds us that compromise rarely happens all at once. It can happen one decision at a time, until we become so comfortable with what we've compromised that we no longer recognize what we've lost. She challenges us to ask: 1. Are we letting what we want become louder than what God said? 2. Are we protecting what God has entrusted to us? 3. Have we confused God's grace with His approval? 4. Are we relying on someone else's prayers, faith, or anointing instead of cultivating our own relationship with Jesus? The story of the ten bridesmaids in Matthew 25 reminds us that having a lamp isn't the same as having oil. We cannot live off someone else's anointing. We need our own oil. We need our own relationship with Jesus. And above everything God has called us to carry, the greatest thing we can carry is His presence. Bekah also shares part of her personal journey with her husband Elijah, the prayers she prayed when others didn't yet understand their relationship, and how God's faithfulness brought what He had shown her full circle. "Whatever it costs to keep His presence is worth it." _____________________ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 — The Word God Put on Her Heart: Compromise 01:40 — When Comfort Makes Us Compromise Our Calling 03:20 — Fear, Control & Learning to Depend on God 05:43 — Your Yes Can't Be Conditional 08:58 — Don't Trade the Oil 09:55 — Samson: When Temporary Pleasure Costs You Something Eternal 19:50 — Four Warnings About Compromise 23:05 — The Danger of Losing God's Presence Without Realizing It 24:03 — The Ten Bridesmaids & The Oil 29:38 — "God, May Your Anointing Never Leave Me" 30:38 — Don't Get Caught Up in Your Delilahs 31:22 — There Is Still a Way Back 32:50 — Whatever It Costs to Keep His Presence Is Worth It 34:09 — Bekah & Elijah: Trusting God Through the Unknown 37:50 — When God's Promises Come Full Circle 39:34 — A Full-Circle Moment in Australia 41:27 — Psalm 51:10–12 42:55 — Prayer Over the Audience 46:00 — Prayer of Salvation & Closing Scripture referenced: Judges 13–16 • Matthew 25:1–13 • Psalm 51:10–12 If this message speaks to you, share it with a woman who needs the reminder: don't trade what God has given you for what only feels good for a moment. Follow Lisa Kai and Bekah Lagafuaina on all digital platforms: - Lisa Kai @lisakai - Bekah Lagafuaina @bkaiii Don't forget to learn more about our upcoming Arise Womens Conference coming in February 2024. Check out this link for more information: https://www.arise-movement.com

How many times have you looked in the mirror and quietly asked yourself, "Am I enough?" What if everything you've believed about your worth has been built on a lie? Today, we're uncovering the truth God has been speaking over you all along. Have you ever wondered… "Am I good enough?" "Have I done enough?" "Will I ever be enough?" If you've wrestled with comparison, perfectionism, insecurity, or the pressure to prove yourself, this conversation is for you. In Episode 2 of our Conversations with Mom series, Pastor Lisa and her daughter Bekah have an honest conversation about what it truly means to be sufficient in Christ. Too many women measure their worth by performance, social media, achievements, relationships, or other people's opinions. But God has never asked us to be perfect; He simply asks us to trust Him. Together they discuss: ● Why comparison steals confidence ● How perfectionism keeps us stuck ● Learning to recognize the gifts God already placed inside you ● Building God-confidence instead of self-confidence ● Healing from feelings of not being enough ● Elijah's powerful testimony of overcoming rejection and finding identity in Christ ● Practical ways to strengthen your relationship with Jesus and walk confidently in your calling If you've ever questioned your value, this episode will remind you that your identity isn't found in what you do; it's found in who you are in Christ. You are already enough because His fullness lives inside of you. Timestamps 00:00 Welcome! Pastor Lisa introduces herself and her daughter, Bekah 01:39 "Have you ever felt like you weren't enough?" 03:14 Conversations with Mom (Episode 2): Your value comes from who God says you are 05:00 Bekah shares why she didn't feel qualified for ministry 06:30 The danger of comparison and trying to fit in 08:45 Pastor Lisa's first leadership calling and discovering your God-given gifts 10:45 Perfectionism vs. willingness: Why God doesn't need perfection 12:15 Social media and the constant pressure to measure up 14:58 Why comparison will destroy your confidence 18:00 Psalm 139: God knew you before you were born 20:00 God never asked you to be enough; His fullness is enough 23:07 Learning dependence on God instead of perfection 24:31 2 Corinthians 3:5; Our sufficiency comes from Christ 24:45 Too many voices are telling us who we're not 28:17 His fullness lives inside of you 29:28 Elijah's powerful testimony of overcoming rejection and finding healing 34:43 Practical ways to overcome insecurity: worship, gratitude, community & Jesus 37:44 Celebrate one another instead of competing 41:00 You are more than enough 41:25 Final encouragement and closing prayer #IAMHERPodcast #ChristianWomen #FaithOverFear #IdentityInChrist #WomenOfFaith #ChristianPodcast #BiblicalTruth #GodConfidence #JesusChangesEverything #EnoughInChrist Lisa Kai | @lisakai Bekah Lagafuaina | @bkaiii

Have you ever wondered why God allows seasons of pressure, waiting, and heartbreak? In this powerful Girls' Night In message, Pastor Lisa Kai reminds us that God never wastes our pain. Just as olives must be crushed before oil can flow, our greatest seasons of pressure often become the birthplace of healing, purpose, and spiritual maturity. If you're walking through disappointment, waiting on God, or wondering why life feels heavy, this conversation will encourage you to stay under His covering, trust the process, and choose life, even when it hurts. Not every season is meant to feel comfortable. Sometimes God allows the crushing, not to destroy us, but to release what He has already placed inside of us. In this powerful message from Girls Night In, Pastor Lisa Kai challenges us to stop living in yesterday's victories and make room for the new thing God wants to do. Through biblical teaching, personal stories, and practical encouragement, she unpacks how seasons of pressure can either produce fresh oil or leave us trapped in bitterness. Whether you're navigating heartbreak, singleness, disappointment, grief, or simply waiting on God, this episode will remind you that your pain has purpose and that God is still writing your story. Timestamps 00:00 – Worship with Pastor Lisa Kai 01:00 – God wants to do a new thing: Let go of yesterday and embrace what He's doing now. 03:00 – Prayer before today's message. 05:00 – Welcome to Girls' Night In.08:18 – Bitterness, Naomi, and the danger of allowing pain to define your future. 12:35 – Why olives must be crushed before oil can flow and what that means for us spiritually. 14:54 – The pressing of the Holy Spirit: Will your pain produce oil or toxins? 18:36 – Open wounds, jealousy, unforgiveness, and choosing life (Deuteronomy 30:19). 21:25 – Every decision shapes your future. Choosing God's path every day. 24:37 – Learning to love people now if we're going to spend eternity together. 26:45 – A real-life story about confrontation, reconciliation, and God's power to restore a marriage. 31:58 – Why God doesn't always remove the pressure. 33:01 – Romans 5:3–5: How perseverance produces character and hope. 33:42 – Waiting with purity, trusting God's timing, and allowing the pressing to expose what still needs healing. 36:38 – Stay under God's covering during difficult seasons (Psalm 91:1–2). 38:01 – Don't quit. Don't lose heart. 40:00 – Don't leave before the oil begins to flow (2 Corinthians 4:16–17). 44:25 – Jesus' crushing became our healing. 47:29 – Closing prayer. ______________ IG: @lisakai FB: @lisakai Website: lisakai.tv Arise Womens Ministry

What do you do when God feels silent, prayers feel unanswered, and everyone else seems to be receiving the blessing you've been waiting for? In this deeply honest episode, Bekah and Pastor Lisa unpack what it truly means to trust God in seasons of disappointment, waiting, grief, and uncertainty. From miscarriages and delayed prayers to surrendering control and learning how to celebrate others while still hurting yourself, this conversation is raw, vulnerable, healing, and full of hope. If you've ever asked God,"Why not me?", this episode is for you. In this new six-week series, Bekah and Pastor Lisa dive into the difficult yet transformative journey of trusting God, especially when life doesn't make sense. Together, they share personal stories about strained relationships, waiting seasons, miscarriage, emotional healing, and learning how to surrender control to God. Through stories of Hannah, Hagar, and Job, they remind listeners that trusting God isn't always pretty; sometimes it looks like crying in your closet, wrestling with disappointment, and choosing faith even when your heart is hurting. Pastor Lisa reflects on waiting 9 years to conceive, while Bekah opens up about miscarriage, delayed prayers, and how God taught her to celebrate others while still waiting for her own miracle. This episode is a reminder that: Trust isn't transactional. Waiting seasons can grow your faith the deepest. God sees you in your pain. Peace comes from returning to Him again and again. Whether you're waiting for healing, restoration, a breakthrough, provision, or a promise, this conversation will encourage you to keep trusting God, even when you don't understand the process. 00:00 – Introduction Bekah introduces the new six-week series Conversations With My Mother and today's topic: trusting God even when you don't understand it. 01:00 – Trusting God Through Relationships & Family Pastor Lisa shares how trust impacts parenting, marriage, friendships, and relationships through every season of life. 02:50 – Growing Into Mature Conversations Bekah reflects on how her relationship with her mother evolved over time and the importance of maturity in communication. 04:40 – What Trusting God Really Looks Like Pastor Lisa explains that trusting God means stepping into the unknown without knowing the outcome. 07:30 – Trusting God During Waiting Seasons Discussion about unanswered prayers, disappointment, confusion, and learning to trust God when life feels uncertain. 13:50 – Pastor Lisa's 9-Year Waiting Season Pastor Lisa vulnerably shares her infertility journey and how God strengthened her during the wait. 18:46 – Pretending to Trust vs Actually Surrendering Bekah opens up about struggling privately while publicly saying she trusted God. 30:00 – Miscarriage, Grief & Choosing Celebration Bekah shares her miscarriage story and how God challenged her to celebrate other women's pregnancies despite her pain. 38:52 – "One Day You Will Understand. " Pastor Lisa encourages listeners that delayed blessings often deepen gratitude and appreciation once they arrive. 41:18 – Prayer for Those in the Waiting Pastor Lisa prays over everyone currently waiting for healing, breakthrough, restoration, or answered prayers. 43:07 – ClosingBekah closes the episode and encourages listeners to like, share, subscribe, and continue following the series. ________________________

Throwing it way back this episode holds a special kind of weight. This marks the very first time Bekah and Pastor Lisa came together for a podcast conversation, diving into a question many people quietly wrestle with: what does it truly mean to be all in with God? Not halfway. Not casually showing up. But living fully immersed in faith. Through a powerful and relatable picture of jumping in headfirst despite fear, hesitation, or uncertainty, this episode challenges listeners to move beyond the edge and into full surrender. For anyone who has ever felt stuck, distracted, or unsure about taking that next step with God, this conversation offers both perspective and encouragement. Watch now you won't regret it. #AllInWithGod #FaithJourney #ChristianPodcast #TrustGod #FaithOverFear #Surrender #WalkByFaith #JesusFirst #SpiritualGrowth #FaithTalks #GodFirst #PurposeDriven #DiveIn #NoHoldingBack #KingdomLiving ___________ 0:00 - Welcome & opening prayer 1:00 - Arise 2018 intro - "You're gonna laugh, cry & have Aha God moments" 2:00 - Breaking the ice: the lady next to you really likes you 3:00 - How Arise started from a whisper God gave Lisa at Hillsong Sydney 4:00 - A prophet in Australia sends a vision for the conference 5:00 - "This is the 8th year and it feels different" - sensing something new 6:00 - The labor pains before the conference (it's giving birth energy 7:00 - Theme revealed: IMMERSED - and God already flooded the island 8:00 - What does it mean to be fully immersed? All in. No halfway. 9:00 - Romans 13:14 - clothe yourself fully in Jesus 10:00 - Galatians 2:20 - dying to your old self through full immersion 11:00 - Lisa's pool confession: "I never put my head in the water" 12:00 - Extensions, hair days & all the excuses we make not to get in 13:00 - The video of Lisa actually jumping in (her shirt went up 14:00 - What it felt like to finally go under - and what God showed her 15:00 - "'Can you imagine what we could do for the kingdom if we were ALL in?" 16:00 - The kind of team God is calling us to be - united, competing together 17:00 - Why so many of us aren't fully all in with Jesus 18:00 - John 4: He is the living water - why we need to immerse in Him 19:00 - What's holding us back: doubt, trust, not feeling good enough 20:00 - Lisa's testimony: the broken relationship that led her to God 21:00 - The 5-minute prayer that got answered with a phone call 22:00 - "God, if I give you my life, will you bring my boyfriend back?" 23:00 - The year she tested the waters & gave God a deadline 24:00 - "I went all in and never looked back" - what full immersion produced 25:00 - Sheila Walsh quote: stop standing on the edge of the water of life 26:00 - Eliminating excuses - lashes, hair, breathing & "Christians are weird" 27:00 - God always throws us a life ring when we feel like we're drowning 28:00 - God has your back when you jump in not knowing what's underneath 29:00 - Isaiah 43:19 - God is doing a new thing, plunge in 30:00 - Raising the next generation to love Jesus (the kids' church years 31:00 - Introducing Bekah - "she has her own fan base" 32:00 - Bekah's story begins: turning 21 & what God was preparing her for 33:00 - The college years, watching from afar & praying every night 34:00 - The moment Bekah chose God over her friend group 35:00 - God's word for Bekah: "preparation" - two years in a row 36:00 - Pastor Leanne's prophecy over Bekah at Arise: "you'll be like your parents" 37:00 - Finding her people: aligning with those going the same direction 38:00 - Posting her devos on Instagram - and the DMs that started flooding in 39:00 - A guy friend asks her to breakfast to ask about God 40:00 - "God told me to start a connect group - next week" - and she did it 41:00 - Lisa reflects: "She was the prime definition of a lukewarm Christian" 42:00 - How do we reach a generation that loves God but isn't fully in? 43:00 - Why Bekah wanted the Bible study outside the church building 44:00 - Bekah's two scriptures: Luke 1:45 & Habakkuk 2:3 45:00 - "You cannot be lukewarm - your purpose is tied to full immersion" 46:00 - A word to the moms: keep praying, keep believing, it will come to pass 47:00 - Lisa's closing charge: I felt like a coach - I need you ALL in 48:00 - Bobbie Houston, Lisa Bevere & the women pouring into this movement 49:00 - Final call: don't be a half Christian - jump all the way in 50:00 - Closing prayer: "Help us immerse all in and hear how much You love us"

Are you truly living like you're engaged to Jesus... or just casually connected? In this episode of the I AM HER Podcast, Pastor Lisa Kai and Bekah dive into the powerful analogy of engagement, both in relationships and in our walk with Christ. From hilarious proposal stories to deep spiritual truths, this conversation will challenge you to examine how you're living in the "waiting season." This isn't just about waiting... It's about preparing. Whether you've just said "yes" to Jesus or you've been walking with Him for years, this episode will stir your heart to live with urgency, devotion, and purpose. __________________________________ 00:00 – Welcome + podcast banter 00:55 – Engagement topic introduction 01:24 – Ice cream sundae proposal story 04:37 – Beach surprise proposal 11:19 – Engaged to Jesus: the bigger picture 12:10 – Preparing as the bride 13:46 – Jewish wedding traditions explained 16:28 – Your first "yes" to Jesus 17:01 – Waiting with purpose (Part 1) 17:40 – Waiting with purpose (Part 2) 18:44 – Lessons in preparation 20:04 – Warning against casual faith 21:40 – Jesus prepares a place for us 23:38 – Wedding planning & spiritual parallels 25:12 – Undivided devotion to God 28:32 – Inviting others to the wedding feast 31:28 – Keeping your lamp full 34:33 – You need your own oil 37:57 – Encouragement + closing prayer

What if the very things you've been praying for, strength, patience, joy, and power, are already inside of you? In this powerful message from the Arise Conference, Pastor Lisa Kai reminds us that the fullness of Christ isn't something we're waiting to receive; it's something we already carry. The question isn't whether God has given it to you. The question is: will you live from it? Because the truth is... girl, you are so full of it. At the Arise Conference, Pastor Lisa Kai delivers a powerful reminder that many believers spend their lives searching for what they already possess. In this message, she challenges women to stop striving for more and start living from the fullness of Christ already inside them. Through scripture, personal stories, and bold encouragement, Pastor Lisa reminds us that God has already equipped us with everything we need: patience, joy, authority, perseverance, and power. And if you want access to all Arise Conference updates, messages, and exclusive content, you can purchase the Arise Drop Card, which unlocks everything from this powerful gathering. You won't want to miss what God is doing. Because the truth is... Girl, You Are So Full of It! For more information on the Arise Conference 2026 Drop Card:  https://www.arise-movement.com  Lisa Kai Webpage for all books and resources: lisakai.tv Lisa Kai Instagram: @lisakai Lisa Kai YouTube: Lisa Kai

What happens when a mother says yes to God, and a daughter finds the courage to do the same? In this deeply personal episode, Bekah sits down with her mom, Pastor Lisa Kai, to talk about fullness, obedience, rebellion, legacy, and the quiet moments that shape generations. In this intimate I AM HER Podcast conversation, Bekah and her mom, Pastor Lisa Kai, reflect on motherhood, calling, and what it truly means to walk in God's fullness. From early seasons of Arise to moments of rebellion, obedience, sacrifice, and overflow, this episode captures the beauty of legacy lived out in real time. Whether you're a mother, a daughter, or somewhere in between, this episode is an invitation to step into fullness and trust that your obedience creates courage in the next generation. Arise Conference 2026, February 19 + 20 | Honolulu, HI https://www.arise-movement.com  Lisa Kai Webpage: lisakai.tv Lisa Kai Instagram: @lisakai Bekah Lagafuaina Instagram: @bkaiii ______________ 00:00 – Bekah introduces herself and her mom, Pastor Lisa Kai 00:45 – Bekah shares why her mom is her role model as a pastor, mother, and wife 02:00 – Pastor Lisa reflects on her role models and the women who shaped her life 04:10 – "I'm becoming mom" — the realization daughters have as they grow 06:36 – What walking in fullness really means 10:04 – "When a mother walks in fullness, a daughter walks in courage." 11:45 – How fullness is modeled through generations of women 16:30 – Obedience leads to overflow and ripple effects through families 20:30 – Three daughters, three seasons, one calling 24:00 – The moment Pastor Lisa saw Bekah truly turn toward God 28:21 – The story of the prodigal sons, and the Father who goes after both 30:08 – Trusting God's timing in relationships and identity 37:03 – 32 years of marriage and the calling that sustained it all 40:10 – Spiritual warfare, calling, and the early signs of Bekah's purpose 43:47 – Growing up in Arise and witnessing its full-circle moment today 50:35 – Obedience turns the page to your next chapter 51:40 – Mothers permitting their children to grow and make mistakes 59:30 – Honoring one another through every season of life 01:03:00 – Closing prayers over mothers and daughters

What happens when God plants a vision years before you feel ready to carry it? In this powerful collaboration between Pound for Pound Leadership and the I AM HER Podcast, Pastor Mike and Pastor Lisa Kai share the deeply personal, faith-filled journey behind Arise, from a whispered prayer to a movement now filling the Blaisdell with thousands of women. This is a conversation about obedience, timing, marriage, leadership, and what it really looks like to say yes to God, even when it's uncomfortable, inconvenient, and requires everything. In this special collaboration episode of Pound for Pound Leadership Podcast and the I AM HER Podcast, Pastor Mike Kai sits down with his wife, Pastor Lisa Kai, to unpack the story behind Arise, a women's movement that began with a quiet prayer and has grown into a global vision impacting thousands. Pastor Lisa shares how God began stirring something in her heart 15 years ago, long before she felt ready, and how moments of obedience, confirmation, and even disruption shaped the calling she now walks in. Together, Pastor Mike and Pastor Lisa reflect on leadership within marriage, supporting one another's calling, and stewarding a vision that was never meant to be convenient. From international conferences to floods that forced last-minute miracles, this episode is a reminder that when God says He's doing a new thing, you have to be willing to perceive it. If you've ever wrestled with purpose, timing, or stepping into what God has placed inside of you, this conversation will encourage, challenge, and inspire you. Arise Conference 2026, February 19 + 20 | Honolulu, HI https://www.arise-movement.com  Lisa Kai Webpage: lisakai.tv Lisa Kai Instagram: @lisakai ______________ 00:13 – Pastor Mike welcomes listeners and introduces Pastor Lisa 01:00 – Pastor Lisa shares her excitement for the collaboration and the origin of Arise 03:00 – Pastor Mike on growing together and not holding each other back 05:00 – A vision sparked at a conference in New Zealand 07:06 – When you ask God, He will show you 10:33 – Transitioning leadership of the women's ministry 12:46 – Argentina, Australia, and prophetic confirmations 16:45 – Out of Control and Loving It and God's preparation 20:37 – Returning home changed, but not fully ready 28:00 – Arise as a living, growing vision (from small beginnings to 10,000 seats) 34:19 – "I want to do a new thing, can you perceive it?" 36:50 – Pastor Lisa speaks directly to the women about Arise 39:50 – Discovering your voice while honoring marriage and partnership 46:18 – Men's ministry growth and how husbands can support Arise 49:08 – A beautiful moment of honor and love after 25 years of ministry52:44 – Why John and Lisa Bevere matter to the Arise story 58:29 – Pastor Lisa's first encounter with Lisa Bevere 01:00:00 – Closing remarks and invitation to subscribe and visit mikekai.tv

A new episode of the I AM HER Podcast is out—and it hits deep. How can God pour into our lives if there's no room to receive? In this powerful conversation, Pastor Lisa and Bekah walk through what it truly means to make room by decluttering not just our physical spaces, but also our mental load, spiritual distractions, and overcrowded calendars. This episode is for the woman who feels stretched thin, overwhelmed, or ready for a fresh start. Together, they unpack fasting, accountability, planning, and intentional living, challenging listeners to release what no longer serves them so God can bring new growth and new blessings. If you're stepping into this new year expecting transformation, it begins with letting go. Their prayer is that every listener enters the new year lighter, focused, convicted, and inspired—fully aligned and ready to receive everything God has prepared. Register for the Arise Conference Today: https://www.inspirechurch.live/events/arise-conference/  Find books by Lisa Kai: https://www.LisaKai.Tv To partner with Lisa Kai in bringing the word of God around the world, click here: https://raisedonors.com/poundforpoundministries/partner_lisa Stay up to date on all things Lisa Kai + Bekah Lagafuaina: Website: http://www.LisaKai.tv Lisa Kai Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisakai Bekah Lagafuaina Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bkaiii/________ 00:06 Bekah introduces herself and mother Pastor Lisa Kai as the hosts of the I AM HER PODCAST. 00:38 Pastor Lisa said she was thinking about how to declutter and the comment Bekah made coming home and saying that they had so much stuff. Pastor Lisa says that she is Chinese and she likes to keep everything. But often she has to tell herself to make room for her new items. 02:11 Pastor Mike turned the garage into a gym and a car no longer fits in there. In life we have to make more room. We add things like a husband, a dog, a car, a child. How many mugs do you really need? 03:33 You have to let go of things to make space. If you are serious about making changes in your life this is the episode for you. Start by thinking about the things that God wants you to remove from your life. 04:26 Pastor Lisa says that she added Pilates to her routine and has been doing it for a whole year now. Bekah tells the story of how her dad Pastor Mike gifts Pastor Lisa classes to Pilates. Pastor Lisa was committed and held herself accountable. 06:07 Bible verse: Let us throw everything that hinders and let us ruj with perseverance. Sometimes we get so caught up in the busyness of life that we end up having no time for ourselves and most importantly for God. 07:28 Bekah states the definition of decluttering. And says that she also thinks about one thing she was good at in 2025 was decluttering her calendar. Prior years she went through alot of anxiensnous due to how busy her calendar was. Every sunday she looks at her calendar and looks at what she can remove or combine to make room for something else. 10;02 How you lead yourself in January is how you will lead yourself in the following months. Bekah shared to the YA that every year for her bday she asks God what do you need me to do for my life. 11:35 Key word hindering. What is hindering your life or preventing God from putting something in your life or giving you something due to not decluttering. We hold ourselves back. 12:43 Can we stay more focused this year and be more intentional with God. Clutter is essentially distractions. 13:45 Fasting is crucial to see what God is doing for us on this earth. It allows you to focus on Gods will. So that his will Matthew Cha6-43. Seek his kingdom first. Challenge yourself. 15:00 Pastor Lisa says she fasts the first 3 days of the month. Every single month. 15:36: 1. Declutter your time. Epehsians make the most of every opportunity Dont act thougthlessly. Prioritize your time and your relationships. Bekah added to that and said that she makes space in her calendar to feel Gods presence. 17:54 Bekah said she joined Orange Theory and loves it and she fins that it is so easy to set her alarm at 5am to go work out but why is it difficult to set it at 5am to worship God. Taking a good inventory of your life and ask yourself "Are you imserting God in your life?" Pslams 5:3 19:23 Bekah says she bought a house in 2025 and the forst thought when she went to look at the house she looked around and said where in this house can I sit with God. Referencing Psalsms 5:3 again what does sitting with the lord look like for you right now? 21:13 Pastor Lisa says that it does not have to be the morning where you sit with God it can be the evening. Psalms 143:8. Pastor Lisa says that she says Good morning Jesus in th morning and then gets on her knees. What is one thing you can do different in the new year to start yout day? What in our day is not producing any impact? For Lisa its social media. She challenged herself to stay away from social media on the weekends. 25:01 2. Declutter our minds. Are you stuck in the same mental cycle. How much can your mind carry? 2 cor 10:5 take captive every thought Romans 12:2 be transformed. If you're negative maybe you need to have more faith. What you say matters. Are you gossiping or always ready to give your judgement or opinion. What if we replace negative thoughts and words with positive. Rather than saying you dont have something focus on what you do have. 29:21 keep jesus and his word as your daily focus. Verse Apart from me you cant do nothing. Plan your week starting on Sundays proverbs 16:3 commit to the lord. Planning for most is not their greatest strength but this is how we can simplify our lives so that we an give glory to God. God is structured. So we need to structure our lives to fit around him. Proverbs 21:5 Good planning and hard work lead to prosperity. 32:13 Pastor Lisa says its also important to have grace for others that are trying to plan and to have grace for ourselves if we do not follow our plan or structure. You control and determoe ow busy you are if you plan. 34:37 provers 27:17 hold yourself accountable. When God gives you plans,he wants you to execute. And lastly be intentional with the results that you want. What is your end goal? What do you want to accomplish? Verse referenced: habakkuk 2:2 and 3. 37:32 you become unstable when you have so many things in your head. You can miss opportunities because you are occupying yourself with something that is not apart of your plan. Bekah says she will be 30 this year and she told Elijah that she only wants things that are going to be fruitful. Pastor Mike does a coaching session every January to help people elevate their lives. The Great Life Planner is something that she is using now. 40:29 get ready for what God wants to do in your life. Its time to declutter. And we hope this episode helps you do just that. The goal is to encourage you to get going. 42:00 Thank you for allowing us to speak into your life. Pastor Lisa and Bekah talk about how excited they are about the Arise Womens conference is happening in Feb at the Blaisdal arena. Pastor Lisa closes in prayer.

In a world where it feels easier than ever to tear each other down, what would it look like if we became women who intentionally build bridges instead of burning them? In this episode, Pastor Lisa walks through the topics of connection, honor, forgiveness, and the holy work of reconciliation. This one will stretch you, bless you, and remind you of the power you carry as a builder in God's kingdom. This episode dives into the heart of what it means to be a bridge builder, a woman committed to connection, honor, and intentional growth. Pastor Lisa brings real, practical, sometimes hilarious, and incredibly convicting truth about the ways we build up or tear down the relationships God has entrusted to us. From the dangers of gossip and complaining to the beauty of forgiveness and wise building, this conversation invites us into a higher standard: becoming women who reconcile, redeem, and restore. You'll feel encouraged, challenged, and empowered to examine your own bridges and commit to building what lasts. 00:28 — The purpose of a bridge: connecting what's been separated. Pastor Lisa shares why God calls us to be "bridge builders" in the Women of Arise. 01:52 — How complaining, gossip, dishonor, and speaking death burn the very bridges we're called to build. 03:36 — Entering her 50s, Pastor Lisa reflects on the value of connection... and who's going to wipe her later in life! 05:44 — Learning not to burn bridges even after mistakes; choosing not to unfollow people just because we disagree. 07:10 — "No one can hurt me unless I allow them." 08:39 — Becoming wise builders who leave room for reconciliation. The story of keeping the porch light on for Bekah. 11:21 — Matthew 7:24-27: Jesus' teaching on the wise and foolish builders and our ability to build well. 14:00 — Being faithful with what God has given now. Not neglecting blessings simply because they don't look like what we want. 16:30 — Ways we burn bridges: dishonor, disrespect, and the power of valuing others. John Bevere's Influence on Understanding Honor. 19:27 — Gossip and slander: Proverbs 16:28. Gossip separates close friends and destroys bridges. 24:22 — Unforgiveness and bitterness: bitterness builds walls, not bridges. 25:30 — Pride and self-righteousness: how long will we wait to cross the bridge? 26:10 — Division and offense: the enemy doesn't have to destroy the church if he can divide it. 27:57 — Neglect and apathy: ignoring your husband's needs weakens the bridge of your marriage. 30:02 — Complaining and cynicism: Numbers 12. Complaining keeps us wandering when God calls us forward. 36:24 — Five ways to build bridges: Speak life (Ephesians 4:29) Choose forgiveness (Colossians 3:13) Listen with love (James 1:19) Practice gratitude Be a peacemaker 40:18 — Bridges are built intentionally - Matthew 5:9. 41:24 — The ministry of reconciliation (2 Corinthians 5:18–19). 44:04 — Closing prayer and blessing. Plus: a reminder about the February 2026 Arise Conference. REGISTER FOR ARISE CONFERENCE 2026 TODAY! https://www.inspirechurch.live/events/arise-conference/

What does it mean to pour it all out for God truly? In this powerful episode, Pastor Lisa Kai takes us through her personal journey of obedience, sacrifice, and legacy, reminding every woman that our seasons, struggles, and stories all serve a divine purpose. In this moving message, Pastor Lisa Kai delivers a word that will challenge and inspire you to pour it all out — in your faith, your business, and your legacy. From the story of the alabaster woman to the humble beginnings of Arise Ministry, Lisa shares her personal revelations about obedience, perseverance, and identity in Christ. If you've ever questioned your calling or hesitated to step into what God placed inside of you, this episode will remind you that you were never meant to play small. It's time to give your best, lead with love, and build something that will outlive you. Find books by Lisa Kai: https://www.LisaKai.Tv To partner with Lisa Kai in bringing the word of God around the world, click here: https://raisedonors.com/poundforpoundministries/partner_lisa Stay up to date on all things Lisa Kai + Bekah Lagafuaina: Website: http://www.LisaKai.tv Lisa Kai Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisakai Bekah Lagafuaina Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bkaiii/ _________________ 00:26 – Pastor Lisa opens with gratitude, thanking the women who said yes to both salvation and their God-given purpose. 02:10 – The prayer that changed everything: Lisa recalls asking God for true friends. 03:22 – Seasons come and go, but how we use them is on us. 03:43 – Pouring it all out becomes the central message of the day. 05:33 – The story of the woman with the alabaster jar (Mark 14:3–9) and the challenge to pour it all out for Jesus. 08:00 – Whether called Mary, a sinner, or unknown, she was remembered for her devotion. What will you be remembered for? 10:42 – Leaving a legacy for her kids and the church. 11:43 – Rededicating her life to Jesus, daily. 13:16 – The early Arise days: when Pastor Mike gave everything to build the church. 16:49 – Pouring out looks different in every season. 17:42 – Celebrating 15 years of Arise Ministry, Arise Conference will take place November 19–20 at the Blaisdell. 19:08 – How overthinking can stop your calling. Move before fear talks you out of it. 22:47 – The alabaster woman didn't hesitate; she just did it. 24:39 – How marriage and business reflect each other: both must be Christ-centered. 32:04 – Overcoming insecurities and comparison in leadership. 36:42 – Birthing what God gave you, even when fear tries to hold you back. (Galatians 1:10) 38:26 – Never stop giving God the glory. 43:44 – Build something that will outlast you. (Mark 14:9) 46:25 – Arise is a legacy movement (Proverbs 13:22). 48:07 – Pastor Lisa closes in prayer and reflection.

This episode of the I AM HER Podcast, Pastor Lisa and Bekah dive into a powerful and freeing conversation on forgiveness. They talk openly about why it can be so difficult, why it is essential, and how it has the ability to transform every part of your life. Through personal stories, biblical wisdom, and honest reflections, they explore the pride, the pain, and the process of truly letting go. Forgiveness is not just about others, it is about you. It is about releasing offense, breaking free from the weight of bitterness, and stepping into the kind of joy and peace that only God can bring. Whether you are facing the challenge of forgiving those closest to you, carrying deep hurts that feel impossible to release, or simply needing to forgive yourself, this conversation will encourage you to take that first step toward healing. Tune in and discover how forgiveness has the power to renew your mind, heal your heart, and set you free to live with freedom, joy, and peace.

"What if you carried God with you everywhere you went, into your work, your relationships, and even your struggles? In this episode of I Am Her, Pastor Lisa and Bekah share why we are called to be keepers of His presence and how repentance, awareness, and worship keep us aligned with God daily."  In this powerful episode of I Am Her, Pastor Lisa returns from traveling to share a message with Bekah and the Inspire Church worship team, and now with you. Together, they remind us that God's presence isn't just for Sundays, but for every moment of our lives. Episode Highlights: 00:01 – Bekah introduces her mom, Pastor Lisa, back on the podcast. 03:06 – "We are the keepers of His presence", the ark of the covenant explained. 06:11 – Repentance, Isaiah 53:6, and why God's presence wins battles. 09:36 – Don't leave God on the shelf. 11:00 – The take-out box illustration: carrying God everywhere. 14:30 – Conviction, repentance, and serving from a place of honesty. 17:28 – Repentance is like taking a shower. 20:52 – The danger of losing awareness of the Holy Spirit. 29:57 – Acts 3:19 and the prodigal son's return to God. 38:08 – Encouragement to carry His presence daily. 39:05 – Bekah's closing prayer. 40:07 – Final words and invitation to share and subscribe. This conversation is a reminder that God is always with us, and as Pastor Lisa says, we are the keepers of His presence.