In a culture that measures our "worth by our work and identity by our productivity", the idea of rest might seem counterintuitive. But constantly living that way can leave us feeling empty and exhausted, and pull us further away from God.

In this episode we'll chat with our new friend, Hester Christensen as she shares her journey of grounding her identity in Christ by resting in God. You'll be encouraged and refreshed as we dive into scripture to remember who God is and His heart for us.

If you've been feeling burned out lately, this episode is an open invitation to sit with us for a bit, experience God's love through His Word, and rest in Him as his beloved daughter.

Hosted by Summer Shore and Melissa Campbell. Music by Nathaniel Rodrigues

A little about Hester:

Hester lives in the Pacific Northwest and loves the great outdoors. She and her husband, David, have 3 young adult sons and a very spoiled goldendoodle. She is an author and speaker, and has served in pastoral ministry for 30 years within the areas of youth, women's and discipleship ministries. She received her bachelor's in Christian Education at Boise Bible College and Bible and her Master's in BIble and Theology from Lincoln Christian University. Hester authored "Fake? Living Christlike in a Counterfeit Culture, a 6-week bible study, as well as co-authoring Greater Than a Superhero. For those of you who love Hallmark, Hester co-authored devotions for the Hallmark mini-series, When Calls the Heart, seasons 1-8. Hester is a kindred spirit as she seeks to inspire others to experience the living God and equip women to fully embrace their identity in Christ.

Resources: Genesis 1:1-2:3 , Exodus 20:2-3, Isaiah 26:3

Check out Hester's Bible studies, subscribe to her newsletter, and more at hesterchristensen.com

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What does identity in Christ look like when your life doesn't fit the mold you expected it would? Join us as we chat with Cheryl Quimba, a mother of two, whose parenting journey has inspired her dedication to understanding neurodivergent parenting for the past seven years. Cheryl is the founder of What Helps, LLC, a resource dedicated to supporting those navigating Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), OCD/Scrupulosity, and creating families of Felt- Safety. With a Bachelor of Science in Pastoral Counseling and certifications in PDA, she uses transformative insights to provide practical resources and guidance for families. Cheryl is a parent coach, author, and speaker who has shared her expertise at conferences, on Portland's KATU 2 Afternoon Live, and in various community settings. She has been married to her husband, BJ, for 21 years -the majority of which have been in full-time ministry! Together with their two dogs, they love living life as a twice adoptive, multi-cultural, unschooling, imperfect, Jesus centered family. You'll feel seen and encouraged as Cheryl shares her insights, joys, and experiences, and what keeps her grounded in her identity in Christ.

Hosted by Summer Shore and Melissa Campbell. Music by Nathaniel Rodrigues

What Helps, LLC https://www.whathelps.me

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We've all experienced moments in life when we've been hurt by something unfair or unjust. When faced with conflict and injustice in the world, or in our own lives, how are we called to respond?

In today's episode, we'll explore how we can experience freedom from bitterness and anger when we trust in God and anchor our identity in Christ. You'll hear real-life stories of how God has worked in our past, find some encouragement and solidarity from King David in Psalm 37, and be reminded that you are seen and loved by the God who makes justice shine like the dawn.

Hosted by Summer Shore and Melissa Campbell. Music by Nathaniel Rodrigues

Related Resources:

Read "Trust God and Do Good" by Amanda Swick

Read Psalm 37

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