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As the holiday season unfolds and the year draws to a close, it’s easy to get caught up in comparison, pressure, and the endless pursuit of “enough.” In this episode of Outside the Pulpit, we revisit one of the most powerful truths: You are already enough.

Through scripture, reflection, and a practical journaling exercise, we’ll explore how to challenge the thoughts that whisper otherwise, renew our minds, and anchor our worth in God’s truth.

✨ Key Takeaways:

• Why holiday pressures often trigger feelings of “not enough”
• How to guard your heart and renew your mind (Proverbs 4:23, Romans 12:2)
• A journaling prompt to reframe limiting beliefs with biblical truth
• The reminder that you’re not striving for enoughness—you’re living from it

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“Circumstances do not control your life. The way you think about them does.” — Lisa Meador

What happens when your carefully laid plans unravel the moment you land? In this episode, we take you inside our first 48 hours in Kisumu, Kenya, where the equator sun stings, the driver is two hours late, and nine oversized suitcases meet a car that looks like it survived demolition derby.

From exhaustion and fear to unexpected joy, you’ll hear the tension of leaving friends behind in a rural village, the anxiety of being out of control, and the breathtaking moment when song and faith unite us across cultures.

✨ Themes:

• Faith in the unknown
• Travel misadventures in rural Kenya
• The power of worship and human connection

Listen now and experience the journey with us: one unforgettable moment at a time.

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“Circumstances do not control your life. The way you think about them does.” — Lisa Meador

Feeling stuck even though you’re full of energy and drive? In this episode of Outside the Pulpit, we explore how to move from scattered activity to holy alignment. Discover the 3 Alignments—God’s Word, God’s Season, and God’s Strength—that transform frustration into forward motion. Tune in and learn how to turn calling into clarity and energy into action.

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“Circumstances do not control your life. The way you think about them does.” — Lisa Meador

🔥 Episode Overview

This episode is a call to rise, for the ones who know they’re called, who feel the fire burning within, and who are ready to steward what God has already placed in them.

You’ll learn how to break free from limiting thought patterns and step into sacred responsibility. Because the biggest barrier isn’t your past, it’s your pattern. And the battlefield isn’t your calendar, it’s your thoughts.

We’ll walk through a spiritual rhythm I call Journaling with Jesus, a prayerful, practical way to renew your mind using the 5 L’s Framework. This isn’t about toxic positivity. It’s about clarity, emotional honesty, and partnering with God to move from stirred to stewarding.

🛠️ What You’ll Learn

• Why belief is a choice, and how to choose what God says about you
• How to practice faith-based mind management
• The 5 L’s Framework for renewing your mind:

1. Listen – Tune in to the thoughts rising within

2. Look – Observe and discern their truth

3. Lean – Feel what’s real, with God

4. Let Go – Release the lie in prayer

5. Love – Respond with love for God and yourself

• Why I call this practice Journaling with Jesus: not to be cute, but because it’s how I pray, process, and remember what God is doing
• A bold invitation to stop disqualifying yourself and start stewarding your calling

💬 Mid-Episode Invitation

Right after the 5 L’s, I offer a heartfelt invitation:
If this episode is stirring something in you, if you’re ready to go deeper, to get personal, to move from stuck to stewarding, I’d love to walk with you.
Schedule a free 15-minute discovery call at outsidethepulpit.blog.
No pressure, just a sacred space to explore what’s possible.

📖 Scriptures Referenced

• Joshua 1:2–3
• Romans 12:2
• 2 Corinthians 10:5
• 1 Peter 5:7
• John 8:32
• Matthew 22:37–39
• 1 Thessalonians 5:24
• 2 Peter 1:3
• 1 Peter 4:10

🌱 This Week’s Prompt

Walk through the 5 L’s.
Choose one thought that’s been keeping you stuck.
And ask: Is this thought worthy of my calling?
You are called. You are capable. You are ready.

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Support the show

🎧 Thanks for tuning in to Outside the Pulpit. If this episode encouraged you, share it with someone who needs it—your voice matters, and so does your journey.

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“Circumstances do not control your life. The way you think about them does.” — Lisa Meador

🎧 Episode 12: “What Do You Want from Prayer?” — Uncovering Desire and Expectation

🕊️ Overview

In this episode, we explore a profound question the Lord asked: “What do you want—or hope to get—from prayer?” This inquiry opens the door to deeper reflection, revealing how our desires and expectations shape our connection with God. It's not just about seeking answers—it's about seeking transformation.

💡 Key Themes

Desire in Prayer: Moving beyond surface-level requests to uncover deeper longings—wisdom, strength, guidance, and alignment with God's will.

The 5 Ls Framework: A practical tool for spiritual reflection:

• Listen for the thought
• Look at it with curiosity
• Lean into the feeling it stirs
• Let Go of what doesn’t serve
• Love yourself and the Lord in the process

Intentional Prayer: Embracing focus without performance. Prayer becomes a meaningful conversation when we bring clarity, purpose, and presence.

Jesus as Model: Mark 1:35 reminds us that Jesus prayed with intention, withdrawing to a solitary place to commune with the Father.

🧠 Takeaways

• Asking questions in prayer opens space for curiosity and spiritual growth.
• Prayer is not about perfection, it’s about presence.
• Letting go of striving allows us to receive peace, clarity, and healing.
• Intentionality in prayer invites transformation, not just resolution.

🙏 Reflection Prompt

Ask yourself: “What do I want—or hope to get—from prayer?”
Then walk through the 5 Ls. Let it be an honest conversation with God.

📌 Scripture Highlight

“Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed.” — Mark 1:35

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“Circumstances do not control your life. The way you think about them does.” — Lisa Meador

Episode Summary:
In this deeply personal and reflective episode, we step into a real-time moment of spiritual introspection. Host Lisa Meador shares how a simple question from the Lord—“Why do you pray?”—sparked a profound journey into the heart of prayer, grace, and authenticity. Through the lens of the 5L’s framework, we explore how fear-based habits can be transformed into grace-filled connection with Jesus.

🔑 Key Takeaways:

• The Power of Divine Questions:
  God often asks questions not for information, but for transformation. Like Adam’s “Where are you?” or Jesus’ “Who touched me?”, these questions invite us into deeper awareness and healing.
• The 5L’s in Action:
  Learn how the 5L’s framework can help untangle spiritual confusion and bring clarity to your motivations in prayer.
• From Performance to Presence:
  Discover how prayer rooted in fear and obligation can shift into a practice of love, peace, and genuine connection with Christ.
• Authenticity Over Obligation:
  “I pray because I love Him. Everything about Jesus is good. Good feels good. So I want to be like Him—because I like good.” These simple truths can reframe your entire prayer life.

📖 Scripture References:

• Matthew 6 – Jesus offers a framework for prayer
• Jeremiah 20:12, Matthew 12:25, Luke 6:8 – God knows our thoughts and intentions
• Genesis 3:9, Genesis 4:9, Mark 5:30 – Transformative questions from God
• 1 Corinthians 13:12 – “Then shall I know even as also I am known”
• 2 Corinthians 13:5 – “Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith”

🧠 Reflection Questions:

• Why do you pray?
• What’s underneath that answer—fear, habit, love, or something else?
• What might shift in your relationship with God if you prayed from love instead of fear?

🔜 Coming Up Next:

In the next episode, we’ll dive into the second question the Lord asked:
“What do you want or hope to get from prayer?”
Don’t miss this continuation of the journey into grace, truth, and deeper intimacy with God.

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“Circumstances do not control your life. The way you think about them does.” — Lisa Meador

In this heartfelt episode, I share the memory my grandson’s question stirred up: What was a favorite part of our travels in Africa?

Out of all the beautiful landscapes, the wildlife, and the incredible adventures, my heart goes back to the children we met. Their laughter, curiosity, and joy left the deepest imprint on my soul.

I share what it felt like to connect with them, the simple yet powerful lessons they left with me, and why this memory stands out among my very favorites.✨ Tune in to hear:

• The story behind my grandson’s question
• What makes the children of Africa so unforgettable
• How this memory continues to shape the way I see the world

This episode is full of emotion and reflection, and I hope it stirs something meaningful in you too.

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🎧 Thanks for tuning in to Outside the Pulpit. If this episode encouraged you, share it with someone who needs it—your voice matters, and so does your journey.

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“Circumstances do not control your life. The way you think about them does.” — Lisa Meador

🧡 Episode Summary

In this deeply personal and spiritually rich episode, Lisa Meador invites listeners into the sacred practice of living present. Not the polished, performative kind—but the raw, honest presence that meets us in our pain. Through scripture, storytelling, and emotional discipleship, she explores how staying present with our discomfort can become the very place where God meets us, heals us, and leads us forward.

🔑 Key Topics Covered

• The Life That’s Left After Numbing
  Recognizing the ways we escape discomfort and the invitation to stay with what pain.
• What Presence Reveals
  Understanding that intense emotions are not signs of failure, but of aliveness and spiritual sensitivity.
• Personal Story: Staying With the Pain
  Lisa shares a powerful moment of emotional healing and spiritual honesty.
• The 5 L’s of Living Present
  A practical framework for emotional discipleship:
  
  • Listen for the thought
  • Look at how it feels
  • Lean into the emotion
  • Let Go of the need to fix
  • Love yourself and Jesus in the process

The Courage to Stay
Living present isn’t about fearlessness—it’s about willingness.

📖 Scripture References

• Psalm 46:10 – “Be still, and know that I am God.”
• Psalm 34:18 – “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted…”
• Hebrews 4:15 – “We have not a high priest who cannot be touched…”
• Psalm 62:8 – “Pour out your heart before him…”
• Isaiah 30:15 – “In repentance and rest is your salvation…”
• Galatians 6:9 – “Let us not grow weary in doing good…”

🌿 Reflection Questions

1. What are you using to buffer or escape discomfort in your life?
2. What thought is stirring beneath the pain?
3. Are you willing to stay present long enough to be changed?
4. Which of the 5 L’s do you most need today?

🙏 Final Encouragement

Living present is a daily invitation. You don’t have to fix everything—you just have to stay. Let Jesus meet you in what’s real.

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🎧 Thanks for tuning in to Outside the Pulpit. If this episode encouraged you, share it with someone who needs it—your voice matters, and so does your journey.

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🎯 Ready to go deeper? Explore coaching and workshops designed to help you reclaim your voice and renew your mindset: outsidethepulpit.blog

🌿 Discover skincare that meets you where you are: lisameador.myrandf.com
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💬 Note from Lisa:
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“Circumstances do not control your life. The way you think about them does.” — Lisa Meador