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For the first of our Season 4 bonus episodes, Laura Leigh sits down with Shauna Niequest, self-titled bookworm, storyteller, and passionate gatherer of people. She is the New York Times best-selling author of “Cold Tangerines, Bittersweet, Bread & Wine, Savor,” and “Present Over Perfect,” and she just released her newest book, “I Guess I Haven’t Learned that Yet.” In today’s episode, Shauna delves into how humbling herself as a beginner and letting go of the need to be an expert has helped both her writing and faith journey. Shauna talks about how true fearlessness is trusting in God and doing things even while you’re afraid. Throughout the episode, she emphasizes the importance of living lightly and exercising practices of silence and solitude, adding how difficult it is to hear God’s spirit inside of you when you’re sprinting through your life. Shauna reflects on her own experiences and how moving forward through change, releasing control and learning to ask for help can aid young women in seasons of transitions, or seasons of darkness. Join the Email List Join the Rise Collective Women Online Community Connect with Shauna

Join Laura Leigh as she concludes Season 3 of Living in the Light! It’s been a season all about believing God for immeasurably more than we can ask or imagine. Believing God means having faith in Him. Nothing is impossible with God, and He has given us life - eternal life - and invites us into sharing his love with the world. Today you will be reminded of WHOSE power is at work within you and will be encouraged to believe God.  Laura Leigh points you to the truth that God is who says He is and He can do what He says He can do. God is a God of immeasurably more - are we going to believe Him?

Listen in for a scripture reading from the following passages: Hosea 2:15 NIV Isaiah 41:10 NIV 2 Peter 3:9 NIV 2 Corinthians 4:7 NIV May  these scriptures remind you that the God of all hope is with you and He loves you.  May this short listen encourage you today to believe that there is hope in the name of Jesus.  He is making all things new, and the parts of your story that feel hopeless, our God sent His Son to redeem.

Dreaming with God and believing him for immeasurably more when things are going well is one thing, but what do we do when we find ourselves in the valley?  When we aren’t sure how we are going to see to the end of the waiting? Today’s episode is about having faith and hoping in God in times of trouble. My sweet friend Dreem Sharif is on the podcast with me today and we share our story of how God answered a specific cry for “help” and brought me hope through Dreem’s prayers and encouragement.She also shares her powerful testimony of how she has experienced Jesus take her from the dark and into the light and hope of Christ. God is always taking us somewhere, and we can trust that, as it says in Philippians 1 v 6, “being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.” Rise Collective Women Online Community - JOIN HERE Rise Collective NYC community  Support Rise Collective Women Rise Collective House

We all feel scared at times to step into the dream God has placed on our hearts and to do what He is asking us to do. Today I invited one of my dearest friends, Ánh Mai Zubia on the podcast to talk about what the Lord is teaching her this year when it comes to hearing God and walking in obedience to what He is calling us to. We talk about facing the fears we all have around showing up for the dreams the Lord places on our hearts and how to avoid paralysis by over-analysis by taking up the strength and courage found only in God alone. The enemy tries to keep us cut off at the knee, but in Christ we choose to receive the hope, courage, commitment and love found in Him. Let’s be women that love God with our heart, our soul, our mind and our strength more we would love sitting in our own fear and in our own self wallowing. INFO Rise Collective House JOIN Rise Collective Women Online SUBSCRIBE Rise Collective Women email list

Listen in for a scripture reading from the book of Joshua chapter 1 vs. 1-9. Joshua 1:9  “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” May it encourage you today to show up for the God dreams on your heart in the strength in courage of the Lord.

Today’s episode is about cultivating a heart of thankfulness. Grab a cup of coffee and your Bible and download your thankfulness reflection guide. Join me as we thank God for all of the ways He has provided for us over this past year. Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name. -Psalm 100:4 Download your guide “God of Abundance - A Recipe for Thankfulness” HERE

God what are YOU going to do to glorify yourself and to advance the Kingdom in my lifetime that you want ME to be a part of? We all have assignments from God and specific dreams He has given us to carry His name and His plan of salvation to the world. Join me as I sit down with my friend and mentor Jayme Thompson as we talk about looking for where God’s moving, seeking the Spirit, and joining Him there. We also talk about leaning into our individual giftings and the joy found in the process of walking in obedience to where calling us to participate. There is joy in the everyday fellowship with the Holy Spirit, and I believe this episode will encourage you to seek Him with your life and your calling. Learn more about the Rise Collective House HERE

God has always delighted in using the faith of ordinary people to carry His extraordinary plan of salvation to the world. When the Lord gave me this dream a few years ago, I had no idea what He had in store. And then God reminded me that He truly is the King of the Universe. Join me as I continue sharing the unfolding story of the Rise Collective House. This week I tell the story of my journey walking with God in the search for property and how God restored my faith and gave me the endurance to believe Him. Today’s episode will build your faith as we ponder the life of Hannah in the Bible and how God used her passionate prayers for His glorious plan of redemption. Learn more about the Rise Collective House HERE SIGN UP to join us on 11/15 for the RCW virtual state of the ministry

Coming to you from the NYC subway station! Listen in as Laura Leigh and our Rise Collective NYC sister, Haley Keizur, open up God’s Word and read and pray through Ephesians 6 vs 10-24. As they share their thoughts on the passage you’ll be encouraged to put on the full armor of God today!

Believing God for immeasurably more begins with our surrender.  In today’s episode Rebekah Lyons joins the conversation to talk about saying “yes” to God and living a surrendered life. We talk about what it means to lay everything down and to accept the invitation to follow Jesus into the unknown. As God’s beloved children we can trust that He wants immeasurably more for us as we abide in Him. We also talk about: -How God uses our freedom to set others free -Surrender in seasons of painful pruning, long-suffering and unmet expectations. - Letting go and letting God love you. LINKS from the show: Join the Rise Collective Email List Subscribe to the Podcast Email List Rise Collective House Interest Form Rebekah Lyons is a bestselling author, podcast host and national speaker.  Check out her new devotional - A Surrendered Yes: 52 Devotions to Let Go and Live Free. 

Listen in for a reading of Matthew 6: 5-32