What does it look like to truly make your faith your own? Some of us may have grown up as a pastor’s kid or in a devoted churchgoing family, while others pursued God on their own without the support of family or friends. No matter what your background looks like, everyone has their own path toward making the decision to have their own personal relationship with Jesus. At six years old, Lisa Whittle made that decision. Ever since then, she’s been living out her faith by putting Jesus first every single morning. Join hosts Eryn Eddy Adkins and Vivian Mabuni for this inspiring God Hears Her conversations as they gain insight from Lisa about how to keep Jesus above everything else.

Guest Bio: Lisa Whittle is the bestselling author of multiple books and Bible studies, including Jesus Over Everything and her latest, Body & Soul. She is a sought-out Bible teacher for her wit and bold, pragmatic approach. She is the founder of several online communities, a seasoned book and ministry coach, and host of the popular Jesus Over Everything podcast. She’s a wife, mom, lover of laughter, good food, and the Bible, and she is a self-professed feisty work in progress.

Notes and Quotes:

“That’s been the question my entire life: Who do I love more, me or Jesus?” —Lisa Whittle

“I’ve had to make many moments of decisions to choose God over and over again.” —Lisa Whittle

“It’s a daily complacency and not choosing God that leads us down a different path.” —Lisa Whittle

“Anything that I have felt compelled to give up is because there has been a blessing on the other end. There’s nothing that we could give up on this earth that is better than knowing Christ.” —Lisa Whittle

“We either believe that the prize is heaven or not.” —Lisa Whittle

“The reality is that busyness kills relationships more than anything else, and this applies to our relationship with Christ. Margin is what we need the most to be able to hear the voice of God.” —Lisa Whittle

“God really did a work in me to show me how my spiritual formation had been through the hurts and the healing through the body of Christ.” —Lisa Whittle

“I don’t need to know where God is because He knows exactly where I am.” —Lisa Whittle

Verses:

Job 23

Related Episodes:

• GHH Ep 13 – Enjoying and Exploring Scripture with Meghan Larissa Good: https://godhearsher.org/podcast/enjoying-and-exploring-scripture/
• GHH Ep 131 - Jesus, Be My Peace with Sharon Hodde Miller: https://godhearsher.org/podcast/jesus-be-my-peace/
• GHH Ep 134 – Dwelling with the Lord with Sandra Byrd: https://godhearsher.org/podcast/dwelling-with-the-lord/

Links:

• God Hears Her website: https://go.odb.org/sign-up-ghh
• Subscribe to the God Hears Her YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@GodHearsHerODBM
• Connect with Lisa Whittle: https://www.lisawhittle.com/
• He’s Still Good by Katie Dietz: https://godhearsher.org/shop/hes-still-good/

From childhood to adulthood, we all face difficult moments that can dwell in our hearts and lead to unresolved feelings of fear, grief, or anxiety—moments like the divorce of our parents, the loss of a loved one, or hurt within the church. Without even meaning to, we often repress those hurtful moments until it comes out in a myriad of ways later down the road. Rebekah Lyons was a young mom living in New York City when she began to have panic attacks from the unresolved pain in her life. Her mental health struggles led her on a journey to deepen her trust that God’s love for her was enough in her life. Join hosts Eryn Eddy Adkins and Vivian Mabuni as they hear Rebekah’s testimony and how we can all renew our spiritual and mental health in this God Hears Her conversation.

Guest Bio: Rebekah Lyons is a national speaker, bestselling author, and podcaster whose transformative insights into mental and spiritual health have inspired millions worldwide. Known for her vulnerable storytelling and practical insights, Rebekah bridges the gap between science and spirituality. Alongside her husband, Gabe, Rebekah finds joy in raising four children, two of whom have Down syndrome.

Notes and Quotes:

“I felt like I had to perform for love, and that took a lot of unlearning.” —Rebekah Lyons

“The fruit of when we initiate nothing and watch what He can do is that His ways are always exponentially more than anything we could calculate on our own.” —Rebekah Lyons

“I was looking for love, but I’d settle for being impressive.” —Rebekah Lyons

“He reveals what He’s ready to heal. He will illuminate it and bring it to us in a season where He will be with us and do all He can to push back the dark.” —Rebekah Lyons

“It’s not just a story of deliverance and rescue; it’s one of flourishing, thriving, and freedom.” —Rebekah Lyons

“Hustle culture is built up on that—that we have to just keep adding and adding to be enough for God and enough for our people.” —Rebekah Lyons

“If we don’t grieve, we can’t be comforted.” —Rebekah Lyons

Verses:

2 Timothy 1:7

Psalm 18

Related Episodes:

• GHH Ep 91 – Understanding Your Brain and Pain with Dr. Jerome D. Lubbe: https://godhearsher.org/podcast/understanding-your-brain-and-pain/
• GHH Ep 120 – Let’s Talk About Spiritual Formation with Shalini Bennett: https://godhearsher.org/podcast/lets-talk-about-spiritual-formation/
• GHH Ep 121 – Light Breaking Through with Julie Thomas: https://godhearsher.org/podcast/light-breaking-through/

Links:

• God Hears Her website: https://go.odb.org/sign-up-ghh
• Subscribe to the God Hears Her YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@GodHearsHerODBM
• God Sees Her Devotional: https://ourdailybreadpublishing.org/god-sees-her-40-day-devotional-journal.html
• God Sees Her for Girls Devotional: https://www.amazon.com/God-Sees-Her-Girls-Faith-Building/dp/1640704973

When you think of going shopping with your friends or family, does the thought fill you with excitement, anxiety, or dread? Are you an impulse buyer, a shopping addict, a gift-giver, or someone who refuses to spend any money? Heather Day was in the beginning stages of a financial crisis when her and her husband decided to surrender their financial situation to the Lord. Now, Heather wants to teach all of us how to view our finances through the Holy Spirit’s leading and guiding. Join hosts Elisa Morgan and Eryn Eddy Adkins to learn a new, healthy spiritual mindset about money during this God Hears Her conversation.

Guest Bio: Heather M. Day is an author and communications specialist with more than 20 years of experience in the fields of marketing, communications, and nonprofit ministry. She is the author of Money and Spirit: Surrendering Our Finances to the Work of the Holy Spirit. Heather has spent the bulk of her career in the nonprofit arena, including in her current role as Director of Marketing for Barnabas Foundation. She holds a bachelor’s degree in communications and an Executive MBA from Olivet Nazarene University.

Notes and Quotes:

“Even when I’ve made mistakes, even when I’ve done things the wrong way, He is so patient and meets me exactly where I need Him. He even redeems my own self-made messes for His good.” —Heather Day

“You have to invite the Holy Spirit and invite God to look at who you are and what your unique struggle is and to show you what that looks like, because where God wants to work on me is not the same way that God wants to work on you.” —Heather Day

“Look at finances through the lens of the fruit of the Holy Spirit: Am I showing good fruit or bad fruit? Am I viewing the way I manage my money through love, or am I viewing and managing it through greed? Am I viewing it through gentleness and kindness, or am I using it to abuse and hold others down? Am I using it loosely and carelessly, or am I exhibiting self-control?” —Heather Day

“If you’re inviting God to be a part of the mess, God will bring solutions into your life.” —Heather Day

Related Episodes:

• GHH Ep 30 – Money Mistakes and How to Cope: https://godhearsher.org/podcast/money-mistakes-and-how-to-cope/
• GHH Ep 138 – God’s Purpose with Dr. Lynn Cohick: https://godhearsher.org/podcast/gods-purpose/
• GHH Ep 144 – Foundational Practices with Michele Cushatt: https://godhearsher.org/podcast/foundational-practices/

Links:

• God Hears Her website: https://go.odb.org/sign-up-ghh
• Subscribe to the God Hears Her YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@GodHearsHerODBM
• Guilt-Free Quiet Times by Emily E. Ryan Book: https://go.odb.org/amazon-guilt-free
• Money and Spirit by Heather Day Book: https://daylightcreative.org/book