In this episode, Karrilee and Lori wrap up their series on victorious emotions, exploring practical steps to rewire your thoughts, dream with God, and build a supernatural life rooted in faith. Discover how repetition, gratitude, and spiritual awareness can transform your inner world and impact your external circumstances. This episode wraps up our 4-part series, going through Wendy Backlund's book, "Victorious Emotions".

Key Topics:
The importance of repetition in rewiring thoughts
How to dream with God and reignite hope
The role of testimony in building faith
Practicing gratitude to renew the soul
Understanding the spiritual realm and our identity in Christ

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
01:25 Building New Habits Through Repetition
04:51 The Challenge of Consistency
10:22 The Importance of Thought Life
10:52 Avoidance vs. Acknowledgment
15:11 The Power of Testimony
19:49 Personal God Encounters
24:57 Imagination and Hope
29:43 Dreaming Together in Community
30:29 The Discipline of Faith and Hope
33:13 Celebrating Victories and Gratitude
35:08 The Power of Thankfulness
37:44 Building Boundaries with Confidence
40:13 Feelers and Atmosphere Shifting
42:22 Dreaming with God
46:17 Prioritizing the Spiritual Over the Physical
50:05 Practicing Listening Prayer
52:12 Declarations of Faith and Supernatural Living

Resources:
Victorious Emotions by Wendy Backlund

We hope you enjoyed our series going through Wendy's book, Victorious Emotions. As we mentioned in the series, she also has a journal that goes with this book, and we highly recommend her other book, Living from the Unseen: Reflections from a Transformed Life, as well!

We'll be back next week! Know that we are praying for you and believing God is doing great and mighty things in and through you!

Be blessed,
~Karrilee & Lori~
Made to Pray Podcast

In this episode, Karrilee and Lori explore the reality of the spirit realm, the importance of dialogue with God, and how to open our spiritual eyes to experience God's active presence in everyday life. They share personal stories, scriptural insights, and practical prayers to deepen our relationship with the Holy Spirit.

Key Topics:
The reality of the spirit realm and its activity around us
The importance of dialogue and listening in prayer
How to open spiritual eyes and see angels and divine activity
Scriptural insights on the Holy Spirit and our identity as children of God
Practical prayers and mindset shifts for engaging with the supernatural

Takeaways:
The spirit realm is more real and active than we perceive.
Dialogue with God is meant to be two-way, not just monologue.
Practicing listening prayer can deepen our connection and understanding.
Our physical world is less real than the spiritual realm, which is accessible now.
Asking God to open our spiritual eyes can transform our daily experience.

Sound Bites:
"The spirit realm is more real than we think."
"Dialogue with God is meant to be two-way."
"Open your spiritual eyes to see what’s around you."

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction and Reflection on Past Conversations
01:41 Exploring the Spirit Realm
05:21 The Importance of Personal Dialogue with God
10:10 Understanding Our Identity in the Spirit
15:09 The Invitation to Live Supernaturally
20:08 Healing and the Power of Faith
25:12 Everyday Conversations with the Holy Spirit
27:55 The Power of Prayer and Internal Dialogue
30:11 Engaging with the Holy Spirit
32:37 Listening Prayer: A Transformative Practice
35:40 Understanding the Spiritual Realm
39:00 Inviting God into Our Daily Lives
40:13 The Importance of Joy and Light
49:14 Honesty in Prayer and Vulnerability
51:42 Expectations of the Spirit Realm

Resources:
Romans 8 - The Spirit of Adoption
Listening Prayer by Dave & Linda Olson

We will be back next week to officially wrap up our 4 Part series going through Victorious Emotions by Wendy Backlund, so be sure to tune in and follow along with us as we talk a little - and then we pray!

Be blessed,
~Karrilee & Lori~
Made to Pray Podcast

Welcome to the Made to Pray Podcast, where our co-hosts Karrilee and Lori talk a little, and then they pray. We believe that we were created for Prayer... for relationship with God... and that Prayer is a two-way conversation, not so much a monologue!

In this insightful episode, we welcome special guest Kathy Bricel back to the pod! She shares profound wisdom on soul care, emphasizing its importance for spiritual health, emotional well-being, and eternal connection with God. Discover practical ways to nurture your soul, distinguish soul care from self-care, and deepen your relationship with the divine.

Key Topics:

The definition of soul care and its importance
The analogy of the stream keeper and its relevance to life
The impact of busyness and hurry on the soul
Practices for tending to the soul daily
Distinguishing soul care from self-care and cultural distractions
The role of honesty and dialogue with God in soul care
The connection between soul health and external well-being
The importance of listening to God's voice and obeying
The spiritual benefits of soul care and eternal perspective
Practical tips for starting and maintaining soul care routines

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Soul Care
03:12 Understanding the Soul and Its Needs
06:18 The Importance of Nurturing the Soul
09:18 Soul Care vs. Self Care
12:13 Cultural Perspectives on Happiness and Wealth
14:53 The Role of Relationships in Soul Care
18:07 Transforming Conversations with God
21:08 The Ripple Effect of Soul Care
24:19 Practical Steps for Soul Care
27:15 The Connection Between Body and Soul
29:53 The Importance of Letting Go for Soul Care
33:01 Intentionality in Soul Care
36:40 Recognizing God's Voice in Daily Life
40:56 The Power of Short Moments with God
43:26 Practicing Soul Care Through Journaling
46:08 The Role of Gratitude in Soul Care
49:36 Connecting the Kingdom and Our Souls

Resources:
Soul Keeping by John Ortberg
Dallas Willard
Philippians 4:8

Thanks so much for tuning in, listening, and praying with us! (How much do you love when Kathy stops by and pours out? We love it so much!) Don't forget to Like, Follow, and Share this episode with anyone you think it may bless!

We'll be back next week and officially wrap up our series going through Wendy Backlund's book, Victorious Emotions.

We are praying for you this week to put into practice Soul Care!

Be Blessed,
~Karrilee & Lori~
Made to Pray