What happens when you stop living a lukewarm faith and start truly following God's direction?In this episode of He Met Me in the Middle, we welcome Mackenzie Gebken, founder of Jehovah Shalom Retreats, host of the Fortified Follower podcast, and author of Fortified Purity.Mackenzie shares how God began transforming her faith, opening unexpected doors and leading her into opportunities she never imagined.We explore what it means to surrender our plans, recognize God's calling, establish healthy boundaries and find His peace in a world that constantly demands more of us.Are you so busy doing life that you've forgotten how to rest in God's presence and experience His peace?If you're navigating a new season, searching for direction, or longing for a deeper relationship with God, this conversation is for you.Join us for an encouraging conversation about faith, obedience, purpose and the peace that comes from putting God first.If this episode encouraged you, please Like, Subscribe, and share it with someone who needs a reminder to rest in God's peace.#Faith #ChristianPodcast #GodsPeace #Purpose #Obedience #FaithJourney #ChristianWomen #SpiritualGrowth #SurrenderToGod #HeMetMeInTheMiddleA couple of Mackenzie's favorite scriptures:"Do nothing out of selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility consider others as more important than yourselves." - Philippians 2:3 "Do not despise these small beginnings, for the Lord rejoices to see the work begin..." - Zechariah 4:10 Connect with Mackenzie:https://jsretreats.org/https://www.instagram.com/jehovahshalom.retreats/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574746873708Mackenzie's journal: Fortified Purity: A Devotional Journal on Living Pure - https://a.co/d/0gj1FuVEMackenzie's podcast: Fortified Follower - https://a.co/d/00sosApxListen in and as always, please reach out to us if you need hope, encouragement, inspiration or prayer. We are here for you!Would you prayerfully consider partnering with us in the mission?https://www.hemetmeinthemiddle.com/be-part-of-the-missionwww.hemetmeinthemiddle.comHope@hemetmeinthemiddle.comhttps://www.instagram.com/hemetmeinthemiddle/https://www.facebook.com/HeMetMeintheMiddle/________________________________________________________________________________To Find Breanne:Instagram: www.instagram.com/kingdomfastingFacebook: www.facebook.com/kingdomfastingwebsite: www.kingdomfasting.comYouTube: www.youtube.com/@kingdomfastingWhispers of the Father's Heart podcast: https://www.kingdomfasting.com/wotfhpodcastTo Find Sheri:Instagram: www.instagram.com/empoweredhealthcoachingFacebook: www.facebook.com/empoweredhealthcoachingwithsheriWebsite: www.empoweredhealthcoaching.comYouTube: www.youtube.com/@empoweredhealthcoaching

🙏 Before you watch, please stop and pray. Pray that God uses this episode to open eyes, equip families, and protect our children from the schemes of the enemy. Our children need our prayers!What if the greatest threats to our children are hiding in plain sight?In this powerful episode of He Met Me in the Middle, Bre and Sheri sit down with Jan Edwards, founder of Paving the Way Foundation, to uncover the hidden dangers of online exploitation, grooming, sextortion and human trafficking.What began with a life-changing experience became a powerful calling when God placed it on Jan's heart to 'save His children' from exploitation. Today, she's on a mission to educate and empower children, parents and communities around the world to recognize the warning signs and take action before it's too late.Jan shares eye-opening insights about how predators target children, why awareness is so critical and practical steps families can take to create safer environments both online and offline.We also explore the power of prayer, the importance of keeping communication open with our children and why protecting them requires more than simply monitoring their devices.If you're a parent, grandparent, educator or someone who cares about the safety and well-being of our children, this is a conversation you don't want to miss.If this episode opened your eyes, please Like, Subscribe, and Share it with others. Together, we can raise awareness, equip families and help protect our children.#HeMetMeInTheMiddle #ChristianPodcast #FaithJourney #ProtectOurChildren #HumanTraffickingAwareness #OnlineSafety #ChildSafety #Parenting #GodsPurpose #FaithInActionOne of Jan's favorite scriptures:"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding." "In all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight." - Proverbs: 5-6Learn more about Jan's mission and find valuable resources at:https://www.pavingthewayfoundation.org/Parent toolkit: https://www.pavingthewayfoundation.org/parenttoolkit.htmlFilm - Trapped In The Trade: https://www.trappedfilm.com/https://www.facebook.com/PavingWhttps://www.instagram.com/pavingw/https://www.linkedin.com/company/paving-the-way-foundation-inc/abouthttps://www.youtube.com/@pavingthewayfoundation8752 Recommended movies to watch: Social Dilemma - https://youtu.be/A1jkyp8i8iU Childhood 2.0 - https://youtu.be/5tdY_ct0qloListen in and as always, please reach out to us if you need hope, encouragement, inspiration or prayer. We are here for you!Would you prayerfully consider partnering with us in the mission?https://www.hemetmeinthemiddle.com/be-part-of-the-missionwww.hemetmeinthemiddle.comHope@hemetmeinthemiddle.comhttps://www.instagram.com/hemetmeinthemiddle/https://www.facebook.com/HeMetMeintheMiddle/________________________________________________________________________________To Find Breanne:Instagram: www.instagram.com/kingdomfastingFacebook: www.facebook.com/kingdomfastingwebsite: www.kingdomfasting.comYouTube: www.youtube.com/@kingdomfastingWhispers of the Father's Heart podcast: https://www.kingdomfasting.com/wotfhpodcastTo Find Sheri:Instagram: www.instagram.com/empoweredhealthcoachingFacebook: www.facebook.com/empoweredhealthcoachingwithsheriWebsite: www.empoweredhealthcoaching.comYouTube: www.youtube.com/@empoweredhealthcoaching

What happens when a survivor of sex trafficking finds the courage to break her silence and use her voice to help protect others?Kathryn Robbins returns to the He Met Me in the Middle podcast for a powerful third conversation with Bre and Sheri about survivorship, advocacy, healing and the importance of creating spaces where survivors are heard, believed and protected.Kathryn shares what she is seeing as more survivors step forward, why speaking out can be both powerful and complicated, and how churches, communities, and even healthcare settings can become safer places for those who have experienced trauma.If you’ve ever wondered how one voice can make a difference, or how God can use even the most painful parts of our stories to help bring change and hope to others, this conversation is for you.If this episode encouraged you, please Like, Subscribe and share it with someone who needs this reminder today.#Faith #ChristianPodcast #ChristianWomen #FaithJourney #SurvivorAdvocacy #SurvivorStories #BreakingTheSilence #HumanTraffickingAwareness #TraumaInformed #HealingJourney #HopeAndHealing #IdentityInChrist #HeMetMeInTheMiddleKathryn's prior podcast episode links with He Met Me in the Middle:Episode 7: https://youtu.be/7xVUTetyXPIEpisode 8: https://youtu.be/f_P_BLYDzJYSome of Kathryn's favorite scriptures:And they have conquered him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, for they loved not their lives even unto death. - Revelations 12:11The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me, because the LORD has anointed me to bring good news to the poor; he has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to those who are bound - Isaiah 61:1You can find Kathryn here:https://www.instagram.com/kathryn_speaks/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61579568947729Listen in and as always, please reach out to us if you need hope, encouragement, inspiration or prayer. We are here for you!Would you prayerfully consider partnering with us in the mission?https://www.hemetmeinthemiddle.com/be-part-of-the-missionwww.hemetmeinthemiddle.comHope@hemetmeinthemiddle.comhttps://www.instagram.com/hemetmeinthemiddle/https://www.facebook.com/HeMetMeintheMiddle/________________________________________________________________________________To Find Breanne:Instagram: www.instagram.com/kingdomfastingFacebook: www.facebook.com/kingdomfastingwebsite: www.kingdomfasting.comYouTube: www.youtube.com/@kingdomfastingWhispers of the Father's Heart podcast: https://www.kingdomfasting.com/wotfhpodcastTo Find Sheri:Instagram: www.instagram.com/empoweredhealthcoachingFacebook: www.facebook.com/empoweredhealthcoachingwithsheriWebsite: www.empoweredhealthcoaching.comYouTube: www.youtube.com/@empoweredhealthcoaching