Lynne Rienstra is a recovering Pharisee and spiritual orphan. Through her mentoring, writing, and speaking (she's taught thousands of listeners for over three decades), she leads women out of hiding and into a place of discovering how union with Christ transforms their identity from fearful children of wrath into treasured daughters of God.

Her first book, Sacred Refuge: Finding Unexpected Shelter in Your Crisis, was a #1 Amazon bestseller and was named "Book of the Year" by the Advanced Writers and Speakers Association.

Lynne has been an English teacher, corporate insurance broker, women's ministry leader, homeschooling mom, and development professional. She served as a regional director for Samaritan's Purse for twelve years, traveling around the globe with that ministry.

She holds a BA in English from Smith College (Northampton, MA) and a Certificate in Spiritual Formation from the Transforming Center (Wheaton, IL). Lynne has contributed to numerous books, magazines, and online devotionals.

Serving alongside her husband Rob, a senior pastor in the PCA (Presbyterian Church in America), gives Lynne joy, as does being "Gigi" to three granddaughters.

You can find out more about Lynne at BraveBeloved.com or https://lynnerienstra.com/

TIMESTAMPS

0:00 Introduction to Lynne Rienstra

0:55 Key moments that made Rienstra who she is

12:30 The Sacred Refuge: What do you do when you've come through your upbringing broken but want to live a wholesome life?

22:50 How do you come out of a childhood of broken marriages and have your own healthy marriage?

25:05 What do women need refuge from?

30:25 What's your advice to women who feel God's call on them to lead?

37:20 Final Thoughts

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