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Have you ever looked at your spouse and quietly wondered… is this even worth it anymore? Maybe somewhere between the disappointment, the distance, the conflict, or the exhaustion, you started questioning whether your marriage could really make it through. But what if the very struggles making you want to give up are actually the very places God wants to use to deepen, refine, and strengthen your relationship? Join me in Season 2's SEASON FINALE with Steven Curtis Chapman and Mary Beth Chapman for an honest conversation about marriage, hardship, grace, and staying the course. Celebrating 40 years together, they share the real story behind a marriage that has endured heartbreak, differences, and difficult seasons — and why, by God’s grace, they still believe it’s worth it. Gear up for a firehose of wisdom, vulnerability, and hope, and we'll be sure to walk away with the reminder that even the messiest seasons of marriage can become the beginning of something new. ________________________________________________________________ Connect with Steven Curtis Chapman: https://store.stevencurtischapman.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevencurtischapman/ Their new book, Still Here: https://rstyle.me/+y0_eidPvOAll32fNqlZJEw   Connect with Mary Beth Chapman: https://www.marybethchapman.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mbchap232/ Their new book, Still Here: https://rstyle.me/+y0_eidPvOAll32fNqlZJEw   Connect with Heidi Lee Anderson: https://heidileeandersonministries.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heidileeanderson/ 100-Day Devotional, All In, All Yours: https://rstyle.me/+11Ii1owgccFkGPU0t1uz3w

Have you ever looked at your life and thought… this isn’t who I thought I’d become? Maybe somewhere along the way, between the responsibilities, the heartbreak, the striving, and the survival mode, you lost sight of who you really are. You keep pushing forward, hoping that working harder, doing better, or holding everything together will finally make you feel whole again — but deep down, you know something still feels lost. What if the person you were created to be is still there… waiting to be reclaimed? In this episode, I’m joined by Jo Saxton for a powerful conversation about identity, purpose, and the lie that says, “I’ve lost who I was meant to be.” Jo shares wisdom, honesty, and practical encouragement for anyone longing to reconnect with who God created them to be and step boldly into the life they were made for. __________________________________________________________________ Connect with Jo Saxton: https://www.josaxton.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/josaxton Her book, The Dream of You: https://rstyle.me/+ydOfVhs9d1V9e-VCcjw9Bw Her book, Ready to Rise: https://rstyle.me/+7abwxdagntIxOKjk1BSp3g   Connect with Heidi Lee Anderson: https://heidileeandersonministries.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heidileeanderson/ 100-Day Devotional, All In, All Yours: https://rstyle.me/+11Ii1owgccFkGPU0t1uz3w

Have you ever thought, ‘I can just brush this off… and I’ll be fine”? Let’s talk about this lie that maybe we’re living with—without even realizing it. It’s the quiet belief that ignoring our pain is somehow healthier than facing it. So we stay busy. We push through. We tell ourselves it’s in the past. It can look like strength, maybe resilience — but if we take a look at the root of it, we’d find it’s really just avoidance. So the question of the hour is… what if ignoring our pain isn’t protecting us… what if it’s actually backfiring and keeping us stuck? In this episode, I’m joined by Willow Weston for an honest conversation about emotional avoidance, unresolved pain, and what healing looks like when we finally stop running from what hurts. Trust me when I say this conversation is a TEAR-JERKER as we face into our pain and step into the healing God is offering this very moment. __________________________________________________________________ Connect with Willow Weston: https://www.willowweston.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/willowanneweston Her new book, Collide: https://rstyle.me/+OKowa-O3J-0AYp9ScA9O-w   Connect with Heidi Lee Anderson: https://heidileeandersonministries.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heidileeanderson/ 100-Day Devotional, All In, All Yours: https://rstyle.me/+11Ii1owgccFkGPU0t1uz3w

What if someone asked you point-blank: Are you holy? Would you hesitate? Laugh it off? Maybe cringe a little? You’re not alone—and that reaction reveals a deeper belief many of us carry without even realizing it. Somewhere along the way, many of us have come to believe that holiness is reserved for heaven—that here and now, “trying our best” is enough. But what if that’s not true? What if holiness isn’t just the goal… but a present reality for the believer?  In today’s episode, we’re unpacking a powerful and often overlooked lie: holiness is something we strive for, but never actually live in. Join me as I interview Tasha Calvert, author of Set Apart for More. With years of Bible teaching and a passion for helping believers step into their identity, Tasha brings clarity, conviction, and encouragement as we explore what it really means to live set apart—right here, right now. If you’ve ever felt like holiness was out of reach, optional, or “for later,” this episode will challenge and invite you into something more. Let's get into it! _________________________________________________________________________ Connect with Tasha Calvert: https://tashacalvert.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tistashcalvert/ Her new Bible Study, Very Good: https://rstyle.me/+wai1e4NR58uyDLXWL1p-NA   Connect with Heidi Lee Anderson: https://heidileeandersonministries.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heidileeanderson/ 100-Day Devotional, All In, All Yours: https://rstyle.me/+11Ii1owgccFkGPU0t1uz3w

New Barna research reveals a surprising shift: fewer women—and more men—are attending church. Why is that? And does any of it resonate with you? Somewhere along the way, many women have stepped back, unsure where they fit—in the church, in their lives, even in God’s story. In this episode, Jen Oshman—speaker, author, church planter’s wife, and director of women’s ministry at Redemption Parker—helps untangle that uncertainty and replace it with truth: you belong, your life matters, and your role is essential. Drawing from her ministry across three continents, Jen shares practical ways Scripture affirms women’s identity and worth, along with a glimpse into her new Lifeway Women study, Very Good, designed to help women move from confusion to clarity about who they are in Christ. Together, let’s step in—not back—and embrace our place with confidence. Because you were made very good, and you are right where you’re meant to be, on purpose. _________________________________________________________________________ Connect with Jen Oshman: https://www.jenoshman.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenoshman/ Her new Bible Study, Very Good: https://rstyle.me/+wCAiaZ58j31s3P_q9yCrTw   Connect with Heidi Lee Anderson: https://heidileeandersonministries.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heidileeanderson/ 100-Day Devotional, All In, All Yours: https://rstyle.me/+11Ii1owgccFkGPU0t1uz3w

Not a morning person? Think again. In this episode, bestselling author and speaker Jennifer Dukes Lee joins us to challenge the common lie that mornings are only for disciplined, early-rising people. Drawing from her study of over 200 mornings in the Bible, Jennifer reveals how God meets us in every sunrise—no matter when or how we wake up. We dive into morning rituals (not routines), uncover the concept of Morning Archetypes, and explore simple, practical ways to transform your mornings from panic to peace. Whether you’re a night owl, an early riser, or somewhere in between, this conversation will help you let go of the pressure to “get it right” and embrace the mercy that meets you right where you are. By the end, we'll see that mornings aren’t a performance—they’re a meeting place, and we are all morning people in God’s eyes.   Connect with Jennifer Dukes Lee: https://jenniferdukeslee.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenniferdukeslee Her new release, How to Love Your Mornings: https://rstyle.me/+4vuVKkkCLfVSpLX9o-aFNw Her new Bible Study, How to Love Your Mornings: https://rstyle.me/+9QEoNYQQpkwJceXtwQqr_w   Connect with Heidi Lee Anderson: https://heidileeandersonministries.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heidileeanderson/ 100-Day Devotional, All In, All Yours: https://rstyle.me/+11Ii1owgccFkGPU0t1uz3w

Do you know someone who feels at war with their own body? Someone who loves God but feels deeply confused about who they are? Or maybe it's you who wishes you were someone else—someone designed differently. In today’s episode, we’re trading the lie that peace comes from becoming someone else for the truth that real healing begins when we respond to God’s invitation to return to Him. Author and speaker  ⁨@kylagillespie⁩  joins me to share her deeply personal story of wrestling with gender confusion, transitioning, and ultimately detransitioning as God called her back to Himself. You don't want to miss this conversation about identity, surrender, and the hope God offers when we feel lost or divided within ourselves.... not to mention Kyla's wisdom for parents, friends, and church leaders walking alongside someone navigating questions around gender and identity. If you or someone you love is wrestling with these questions, this conversation is filled with honesty, compassion, and the reminder that real peace isn’t found in becoming someone else—but in returning to the God who made you.   Connect with Kyla Gillespie: https://kylagillespie.com/kyla-gillespie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kylagillespie.14 Her new release, TransFormed: https://rstyle.me/+JPmJzdbMTz008Re8lYMnSg   Connect with Heidi Lee Anderson: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heidileeanderson/ 100-Day Devotional, All In, All Yours: https://rstyle.me/+11Ii1owgccFkGPU0t1uz3w Passion Week Family Devotional: https://heidileeandersonministries.com/travelpassionweek

Have you ever opened your Bible with the best intentions—only to feel confused a few minutes later? Maybe you’ve quietly wondered, I just don’t get the Bible. In this episode, we’re trading the lie that Scripture is too complicated for the truth that you can study the Bible with confidence and joy—and discover the living God who speaks through its pages. Author, speaker, and podcast host Kelly Needham joins me to talk about why so many believers feel intimidated by the Bible and how that narrative can change. Kelly shares practical tools to help you approach Scripture with curiosity and confidence, move beyond simply checking a spiritual box, and begin encountering God through His Word. If you’ve ever felt behind, unsure where to start, or discouraged in your Bible reading, this conversation is for you. Because the Bible isn’t a test you pass or fail—it’s an invitation to know God.   Connect with Kelly Needham:  https://kellyneedham.com Women's Bible Study, See For Yourself: https://rstyle.me/+iuTUrgmgXxjv9e9L38se4g Men's Bible Study, See For Yourself: https://rstyle.me/+G247_JIBFT0SE9iS_-dGMg Jimmy and Kelly's Podcast: https://www.jimmyandkelly.com   Connect with Heidi Lee Anderson: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heidileeanderson/ 100-Day Devotional, All In, All Yours: https://rstyle.me/+11Ii1owgccFkGPU0t1uz3w Passion Week Family Devotional: https://heidileeandersonministries.com/travelpassionweek

Ever found yourself thinking, “I’ll be okay once this is over”? Once the grief lifts, the diagnosis changes, the prayer's finally answered... you know, once you see the light at the end of the tunnel? But what if the tunnel feels long… or endless? In this episode, we’re trading the lie “I’ll see the light when I get to the end of the tunnel” for the truth that you can see the Light God even in the darkness. Pastor and author Chad Roberts joins me to share his powerful story of unexpectedly losing his eyesight and discovering what it really means to trust God when life literally and figuratively goes dark. If you’re in a season where prayers feel unanswered or the future feels uncertain, this conversation is for you. Let's find together how God doesn’t wait for the darkness to lift before He meets us there. Because even in the dark, you can still see God. Connect with Chad: Book, Blind Faith: https://rstyle.me/+GhaJjsAABmJn8STv08EPtQ Awakened to Grace: https://awakenedtograce.com/home/chadroberts/ Church, Preaching Christ Church: https://preachingchristchurch.com Connect with Heidi Lee Anderson: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heidileeanderson/ 100-Day Devotional, All In, All Yours: https://rstyle.me/+11Ii1owgccFkGPU0t1uz3w Passion Week Family Devotional: https://heidileeandersonministries.com/travelpassionweek

Ever found yourself thinking, ‘I’ve followed Jesus for years—why does this still feel hard?’ If that question has crossed your mind, you’re not alone. In today’s episode, I’m joined by Kristen LaValley, author of Growing Up Saved, who shares how saying the sinner’s prayer at a young age eventually led to deeper questions, seasons where faith felt heavy, and the guilt grew stronger. Yet Kristen gently reminds us we can bring our real questions to a God who isn’t intimidated by them, but holds all the answers. As we do, we'll find how He uses it to deepen our roots in Him even further. Together, let's learn how to shift from something to prove to something simply received, how to sit with questions without fearing them, and what it looks like to keep trusting God when you don’t have all the answers. God isn’t asking you to have it all figured out—just to keep walking with Him, one honest, faithful step at a time.   Connect with Kristen LaValley: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristen.lavalley Website: https://www.kristenlavalley.com/ Book, Growing Up Saved: https://rstyle.me/+bowETlUF86x1H4hjQvCeYw   Connect with Heidi Lee Anderson: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heidileeanderson/ 100-Day Devotional, All In, All Yours: https://rstyle.me/+11Ii1owgccFkGPU0t1uz3w Passion Week Family Devotional: https://heidileeandersonministries.com/travelpassionweek

What if the reason you haven’t found peace yet isn’t because your life is too loud… but because you’ve been waiting for it to finally quiet down? So many of us believe the subtle lie: Peace will come when this season settles. When the diagnosis clears. When the relationship stabilizes. When the calendar empties. When the anxiety makes sense. But Psalm 23 tells a very different story. In this powerful conversation, Bible teacher and author Tara Dew joins us to unpack the truth that peace isn’t the reward at the end of a calmer life — it’s the gift found in close proximity to the Shepherd. Her new book, Overflowing Peace, walks verse-by-verse through Psalm 23, inviting us to slow down and rediscover a familiar passage with fresh eyes. Together, let's hear how biblical peace exists: In valleys In the presence of enemies In the middle of unresolved chaos   Connect with Tara Dew: Her newest release, Overflowing Peace: https://rstyle.me/+R_L4SZUZ7SedEPN-NRrkDQ Her ministry, Prepare Her: www.prepareher.com Connect with Heidi: FollowTrade a Lie for a Truth on instagram.com/tradealieforatruth Grab Heidi’s 100-day devotional through Joshua: All In, All Yours: https://rstyle.me/+11Ii1owgccFkGPU0t1uz3w Passion Week Family Devotional: https://heidileeandersonministries.com/travelpassionweek Follow Heidi on Instagram: instagram.com/heidileeanderson

Ever wondered how to talk to kids about scary things—storms, sickness, or other frightening moments—and they wonder if God is mad at them? Or maybe you’ve struggled with that yourself as an adult. It’s easy to carry this lie that when bad things happen, God must be angry, punishing, or absent. But the truth of the matter is God is present in the storms, big or small. He never stops loving His children, even when life feels out of control, and He works through hard moments to show His promises and hope. Join me as I break this down with Courtney Reissig, a Bible teacher, author, and mom of four, who opens up about the storm that scared her kids, and together, let's learn how we as families can talk about fear, trust, and God’s love in a way that’s relatable, practical, and full of hope.   Connect more with Courtney: https://courtneyreissig.com https://www.instagram.com/courtneyreissig Check out her children's book, Seth and the Very Scary Storm: https://rstyle.me/+RzJlnyLAnFnfp2kYLfyTUw   Connect more with Heidi: https://www.instagram.com/heidileeanderson/ https://heidileeandersonministries.com Grab her new 100-day devotional, All In, All Yours: https://rstyle.me/+11Ii1owgccFkGPU0t1uz3w

Ever wonder if God’s promises rise and fall with how well you perform? If God’s favor must be maintained—or if His faithfulness might waver when you fall short? When that assumption creeps in, the book of Joshua confronts it head-on. In this conversation with Jen Wilkin—Bible teacher, best-selling author, and a trusted guide helping believers grow in biblical literacy—we open Scripture together to see how God ensures the fulfillment of every promise He makes. Not because of our consistency, effort, or worthiness, but because of His unwavering faithfulness.   What You’ll Hear in This Episode: • The lie that God’s promises depend on your performance—and the truth that sets you free • Lessons on inheritance, family, and blessing in God’s timing • Fun rapid-fire questions at the end so you can get to know Jen personally   Key Takeaway: God’s promises don’t rest on your effort—they rest on His faithfulness. Joshua reminds us that God goes before His people, stays with us in the unknown, and finishes what He starts. Obedience isn’t how we earn God’s presence—it’s how we respond to it faithfully. Connect with Jen: • Jen Wilkin’s newest study, Joshua: Every Good Promise Fulfilled: https://rstyle.me/+YUf1x7p3HZKtcYrXZFPHvg • Her website: www.jenwilkin.net   Connect with Heidi: • Follow Trade a Lie for a Truth on www.instagram.com/tradealieforatruth • Grab Heidi’s 100-day devotional through Joshua, All In, All Yours: https://rstyle.me/+11Ii1owgccFkGPU0t1uz3w • Follow Heidi on Instagram: www.instagram.com/heidileeanderson

Have you ever wondered… what if my best days are already behind me? After loss, sickness, or life just takes a turn you never would have chosen. This lie shows up when prayers feel unanswered, when grief lingers longer than expected, and when the future looks nothing like the one you dreamed of. But it's time to confront the lie, “life will never be good again," and trade it for the truth that His goodness is still following you.   Join me as I sit down with the girl who has been there, Brittany Price Brooker, yet her story is a living testimony that God’s goodness is not cancelled by tragedy — and that redemption can grow in places we thought were only ashes. You'll walk away knowing He is still writing your story. And He is not finished yet. _________________________________________________________ Connect with Brittany Price Brooker: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/brittanypricebrooker/ Website - https://www.brittanypricebrooker.com/   Connect with Heidi Lee Anderson: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/heidileeanderson/ Website - www.heidileeandersonministries.com Her newest devotional, All In, All Yours - https://rstyle.me/+11Ii1owgccFkGPU0t1uz3w

Ever hit a point where you just… feel forgotten? You’re praying, doing all the “right” things, trying to keep your faith steady—but heaven’s quiet. Everyone else is getting their breakthrough, their answered prayer, their happy ending… and you’re over here wondering, “Did God skip over me?”   It's here where we can start believing the sneaky little lie: “God doesn’t care. He’s given up on me.”   But what if we’re misinterpreting the situation? What if what we’re calling silence is preparation? What if God absolutely cares more than we could ever know and what if He cares about every detail of your life?   Join me as I interview Whitney Lowe, author of Called Back to Who You Are and Set Your Eyes Higher, to trade this lie and discover the freeing truth for yourself. __________________________________________________________________ Connect more with Whitney Lowe: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/whitneypiersonlowe/ Newest release, Called Back to Who You Are - https://rstyle.me/+wD9RKiqfg6IOpuOnMERK_Q   Connect more with Heidi Lee Anderson: Instagram. - https://www.instagram.com/heidileeanderson Website - www.heidileeandersonministries.com Newest devotional, All In, All Yours - https://rstyle.me/+11Ii1owgccFkGPU0t1uz3w